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Gretzky believes 'it's just a matter of time' when Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record
Gretzky, who retired in 1999 after 20 NHL seasons, has long contended that Ovechkin has a good chance to break his goal record. It's become more real, Ovechkin has narrowed the gap between them in recent seasons and the 39-year-old left wing began this season within striking distance, needing 42 goals.
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.
NHL news: Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin vocal on historic record chase
Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is only 41 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record -- and The Great One wants him to.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin's 2024-25 season is full of milestones. He's playing in his 20th season in the NHL and the Washington Capitals are celebrating their 50th anniversary. And if things go well, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable. Ovechkin ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Nets first goal of season Saturday
Ovechkin scored a goal in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Devils. Ovechkin scored the Capitals' third goal midway through the first period, and the star winger finally found the back of the net for the first time in 2024-25 after tallying eight shots over his previous three appearances.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores first goal of season, only 40 from Gretzky
It took four games but Alex Ovechkin has officially opened his 2024-25 account with the Washington Capitals, scoring the team's third goal of the night against the New Jersey Devils. Ovechkin redirected a puck in front of the net to put Washington up 3-1 late in the first period Saturday.
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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 ...
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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 ...
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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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 ...
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.
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Capitals hope offseason changes help them return to the playoffs as Ovechkin chases Gretzky
WASHINGTON CAPITALS Last season: 40-31-11, swept in first round of playoffs. COACH: Spencer Carbery (second NHL season, 40-31 ...
Capitals Game Notes: Ovechkin To Continue Alternating On Right Wing, Lindgren Starts, Projected Lineup vs. Stars
Per head coach Spencer Carbery, the Capitals will keep their lines from Tuesday, which saw Alex Ovechkin alternate between ...