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,
How far is Alex Ovechkin from Wayne Gretzky’s goals record at the start of the 2024-25 NHL season?
Going into the 2024-25 NHL season, Ovechkin has 853 career goals, which puts him in second behind the Great One. Washington’s captain needs 41 goals to tie Gretzky and 42 to break the record and stand alone.
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,
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.
Matvei Michkov honored to go against ‘one of the greatest players ever’ in countryman Alex Ovechkin
Tuesday night is the first game of a traditional home-and-home for the Flyers. Although the team will be focused on building ...
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NHL On Tap: Michkov, Flyers to kick off 'Frozen Frenzy' against Ovechkin, Capitals
This game kicks off the NHL Frozen Frenzy, a special day of hockey highlighted by an ESPN/ESPN+ tripleheader. For the only ...
Flyers' Matvei Michkov breaks silence ahead of 1st game vs. Alex Ovechkin
The Flyers and Capitals play on Tuesday, which means Russian rookie Matvei Michkov will face Alex Ovechkin for the first time ...
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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 ...
NHL legend Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in Washington Capitals’ win over Vegas Golden Knights
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists on Tuesday, recording two in a 4-2 win over the Vegas ...
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.
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 ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Changes Position After 10-Year Hiatus
The Washington Capitals are shaking things up early this season, with Alex Ovechkin in the middle of the little revolution ...
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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: Reaches 700 career assists
Ovechkin had two assists Tuesday in a 4-2 win over the Golden Knights.
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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 ...