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Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894.  Ovechkin began the 2024-25 season with 853 goals and now has 863.
Alex Ovechkin Could Break Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record in Early 2025
Alexander Ovechkin has scored 10 goals in 14 games. The Washington Capitals captain could overtake Gretzky's scoring record this season.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky’s record this season
Alex Ovechkin is now on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record this season. Ovechkin scored his 858th goal in the Washington Capitals' ninth game to move into a 45-goal pace.
Alex Ovechkin nears another epic NHL record with 176th victim vs. Canadiens
Washington Capitals star left winger Alex Ovechkin comes closer to another NHL record with 176th goal scored on a different goalie.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 31 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is grow closer to becoming one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season, Lindros says
Capitals forward is 31 shy of tying the record after getting 9th, 10th goals of season on Saturday TORONTO -- Eric Lindros says there’s no question that Alex Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL all-time goals record.
Pro hockey is a young man’s game, unless you’re Alex Ovechkin
At 39, Alex Ovechkin remains a relentless goal scorer, and his teammates ‘don’t think there’ll ever be anybody like him again ...
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Chris Tanev believes Auston Matthews could eventually surpass Alex Ovechkin in career goals
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev believes that Auston Matthews could one day overtake Alex Ovechkin as the NHL’s ...
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Nashville Predators lose 3-2 to Capitals after career goal No. 861 for Alex Ovechkin
The Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night after Alex Ovechkin's go-ahead goal in the ...
For Alex Ovechkin, a historic record chase comes to the forefront
Through 12 games, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has eight goals and is on a five-game scoring streak.
Alex Ovechkin edges closer to all-time goals lead as Caps rout Blues
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to add to his historic goal total and power the visiting Washington Capitals past the St. Louis ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
And once again, Alex Ovechkin has played a huge role in helping the Caps get out of the gates fast, and he accomplished ...
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Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start, and so are the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin is scoring at a pace that could get him ...
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Alex Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scoring to hand the Nashville Predators another defeat and keep his Washington Capitals ...
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Can the Maple Leafs Stop Ovechkin & the Capitals?
After a disappointing 3-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs will look to bounce back as they visit the ...