Wayne Gretzky, Alexander Ovechkin and NHL

How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The Washington captain has 26 goals this season, with 26 games left.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader, and he can pass Gretzky's mark of 894 before the end of season. The Capitals standout currently has 879 career goals, so he needs to rack up 16 more goals in the team's remaining 27 games in order to top Gretzky's record this season.
Alex Ovechkin games left in NHL season: Will Capitals star break Wayne Gretzky's goals record in 2025?
Yet Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is closing in on that Gretzky record. The Capitals drafted him with the first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft and he has been in the NHL since
Ovechkin, Capitals to resume play with Gretzky goals chase as main event
Ovechkin will resume play when the Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby (a game-time decision after returning from playing for Canada at 4 Nations) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday (3 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN360, TVAS) with 879 goals in his 20 NHL seasons.
Alex Ovechkin doesn't shy away from admitting his chase for Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record
It's just a matter of time before Washington Capitals captain, icon and future Hall of Fame forward Alex Ovechkin overtakes Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894.
NHL back in action: Alex Ovechkin chases goal record, trade deadline rumors swirl
Can Alex Ovechkin catch Wayne Gretzky's record? He's on pace to do it this season, needing 16 goals in the final 27 games to break Gretzky's record of 894. If he goes on a real te
Ovechkin's record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL season
The second half of the NHL season begins Saturday with 14 games coming out of the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 16 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is inching closer to an NHL scoring record that many thought was unbreakable. The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase with Capitals visiting Penguins
Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of the all-time goals record when the Capitals (36-11-8) travel to face the Penguins (23-25-9) in the third of four games between the two teams this season. Ovechkin has 26 goals (17 assists,
Wayne Gretzky booed during Canada-USA hockey cup final. Here's why
For the Americans it was Michael Anthony Eruzione, best known as captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics U.S. national team that ...
Should Oilers Icon Wayne Gretzky Have Been Honorary Captain?
Ken Campbell (@Ken_Campbell27) on X I really believe that like everyone else, Wayne Gretzky is entitled to support whomever ...
Hockey fans criticize Wayne Gretzky as he represents Team Canada at 4 Nations final vs US
Wayne Gretzky as the honorary captain for Team Canada was widely panned on Thursday night ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final vs. the U.S.
Wayne Gretzky gives Canada players a gift after 4 Nations championship win
Even over a quarter century after his last NHL game, few people in the sporting world can draw eyeballs quite like Wayne ...
Wayne Gretzky gave hats to Team Canada with 2-word message
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was in a celebratory mood after Team Canada's overtime win over Team USA in Thursday's 4 Nations final, and he was eager to share ...
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NHL returns to ice this weekend for stretch run toward playoffs
Every NHL team will be in action at least once this weekend as the league comes out of the break for the massively successful ...
Capitals vs. Penguins FREE STREAM today: Where to watch NHL, Ovechkin, Crosby
The NHL returns from the 4-Nations Face-Off with a juicy matchup between two icons of the sport. The Capitals-Penguins game ...
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Canadians rage as Donald Trump's 'Governor of Canada' nominee gets hockey honor
Former NHL star Wayne Gretzky was awarded the ultimate hockey honor ahead of Thursday's Four Nations Face-Off against the United States, much to the displeasure of many ...