Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin vocal on historic record chase

Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky's record
And if things go well, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable. From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals,
NHL news: Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin vocal on historic record chase
Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin is only 41 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record — and The Great One wants him to do it. Not only has Gretzky been keeping a close eye on the Russian’s progress over the last couple of years,
Alex Ovechkin all-time goals record tracker: Capitals star 40 away from tying Wayne Gretzky
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished players in NHL history.
Can Alex Ovechkin Surpass Wayne Gretzky's All-Time NHL Goal Record?
As of today, Alex Ovechkin is 40 goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record. With Ovechkin's goal total set at 29.5 for the 2024-2025 season, can the Great 8 close the gap this year?
Gretzky believes 'it's just a matter of time' when Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record
Ovechkin is 41 goals away from surpassing Gretzky with 854 heading into the Washington Capitals' visit to the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday (6 p.m. ET; ESPN+, ESPN, SNW, SN1). He has always appreciated that Gretzky said he is rooting for him to break the record.

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Flyers fans get a special treat as Alex Ovechkin & Washington Capitals practice at Flyers Training Center
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals held a training session at Flyers Training Center ahead of their upcoming two game ...
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Alex Ovechkin’s wife exposes what it’s really like to date the Great 8
The Washington Capitals have made significant changes to their lineup early into the 2024-25 season, moving Alex Ovechkin to ...
Capitals Postgame: Alex Ovechkin Calls Tom Wilson 'The Hottest Player In The League' & Praises Offense; Wilson On What's Working
Ovechkin took the time postgame to call out Wilson for his play so far, which included two goals and the overtime winner en ...
Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals’ second game of the season
Alex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas.
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes 60th NHL player to record 700 career assists
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin is the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 career assists, reaching the milestone with ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Nets first goal of season Saturday
Ovechkin scored a goal in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Devils.
Leafs' Auston Matthews reaches Alex Ovechkin territory with goal vs. Lightning
Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews added another mark to his impressive resume with his goal on Monday night.
Takeaways: Wilson & Capitals Keep Goals Coming To Outlast Devils, Ovechkin Gets 854
Wilson also extended his season-opening goal streak to a franchise-record four games en route to a 6-5 overtime win.