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This eerie potential Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky stat is mind-blowing
This could turn out to be incredible if it happens for Alex Ovechkin as his Gr8 Chase of Wayne Gretzky continues.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ovechkin scores 891st goal, edges closer to breaking Gretzky record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin edged closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's National Hockey League all-time goals record of 894 on Tuesday, bagging the 891st goal of his career in a 4-3 victory ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Alex Ovechkin Scored No. 894 ‘in Style.’ His Next Goal Will Be Even Grander.
Ovechkin is one goal away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s N.H.L. career record.The New York Times - 57m -
Alex Ovechkin goals record: Capitals star scores early against Blackhawks, moves within one of Wayne Gretzky
Ovechkin notched career goal No. 893 on Friday, securing his 14th 40-goal seasonCBS Sports - 14h -
Ovechkin ties Gretzky's all-time record of 894 NHL goals
The Washington Capitals star is now tied with Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky, whose record stood for 26 years.BBC News - 11h -
Capitals schedule: Where to watch Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record, TV channel, game start time
Ovechkin needs just three more goals to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals recordCBS Sports - 15h -
Seth Jarvis Nets Back-to-Back 30 Goal Seasons
While much of the discussion around Wednesday's game was focused on Alex Ovechkin's chase for Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record, many failed to realize that there was another hot goal scorer ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ovechkin scores again, but the Hurricanes beat the Capitals to clinch a playoff spot
Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, moving him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, but rookie Jackson Blake scored twice to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington ...Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Ovechkin nets 892nd, now 3 from breaking mark
Alex Ovechkin moved three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career in the Capitals' loss at Carolina on Wednesday night.ESPN - 2d -
Islanders Up Next In Alex Ovechkin's Pursuit Of Breaking Gretzky's All-Time Goal REcord
As the New York Islanders prepare to host the Washington Capitals on Sunday at 12:30 ET, Alex Ovechkin comes in looking to make NHL history.Yahoo Sports - 10h -
What are the odds Ovechkin breaks Gretzky's NHL goals record vs Columbus Blue Jackets?
Oddsmakers think Ovechkin's best chance to pass Gretzky's record is now Sunday against the Islanders, dropping the Blue Jackets to third.Yahoo Sports - 1h -
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record
At his season-long scoring pace, Ovechkin would pass the 'The Great One' in the final game of the seasonCBS Sports - 2d -
3 takeaways from the Chicago Blackhawks’ 5-3 loss, including Alex Ovechkin’s ‘unbelievable accomplishment’
Sometimes you just have to give it up to greatness. Even the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, stood in salute to “Great 8,” Alex Ovechkin, after the Washington Capitals star scored two goals to tie ...Yahoo Sports - 9h -
Alex Ovechkin’s Quiet Gesture That Spoke Volumes About His Leadership
As he closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, Ovechkin proves that true greatness isn’t just about scoring—it’s about respect, tradition, and lifting others up.Inc. - 4h -
Gretzky Joins Bettman for Ovechkin’s NHL Record Chase
Two hockey dignitaries were in attendance Friday night to witness the Great 8 pursue NHL history. NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky were in the building together for the ...Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Wayne Gretzky got into bed with Donald Trump and became a pariah in Canada
Wayne Gretzky was once Edmonton’s favourite adopted son. The greatest ice hockey player in the history of the game had made that town’s hockey team, the Oilers, the best in the game, winning four ...Yahoo Sports - 4d -
Alex Ovechkin celebrates with family after tying NHL record for career goals
After Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his record-tying goal Friday, he skated over to celebrate with his family against the glass.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Why Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot
Top NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Ovi's unique skill as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record.ESPN - 1d -
Every way to bet on Alex Ovechkin's goals record chase
Alex Ovechkin is one of the hottest NHL bets, here are the special markets bettors can bet on as he closes in on the goals scored record.ESPN - 16h -
Patrick Kane Hits New Milestones in Win over Hurricanes
Patrick Kane may not have hit the most notable benchmark around the NHL Friday night (that distinction of course belongs to Alex Ovechkin, who equaled Wayne Gretzky's 894 career goals), but in the ...Yahoo Sports - 30m -
Wayne Gretzky sounded so defeated congratulating Alex Ovechkin for tying his goals record
The Great One said all the right things, but understandably didn't seem too thrilled about the moment.Yahoo Sports - 12h -
Alex Ovechkin Ties Wayne Gretzky's Goal Record; Blackhawks Lose 5-3
The Chicago Blackhawks took on the Washington Capitals on Friday night in DC. The game was between a President's Trophy candidate and a lottery team. However, it had a lot more juice because of The ...Yahoo Sports - 11h -
Ovechkin career goal record chase: No. 894 ties Gretzky
The Caps star is now even with Gretzky and is on track to break the NHL's career goals record on Sunday.ESPN - 9h -
Blue Jackets fans hike ticket prices to see if Alex Ovechkin makes history at Nationwide
Fans are reselling Blue Jackets tickets against the Capitals for thousands of dollars to potentially see Alex Ovechkin break the NHL goals record.Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Gretzky set to be at Blackhawks-Capitals game with Ovechkin 3 goals from breaking his NHL record
The Capitals’ game against Chicago marks the start of Gretzky joining the chase in person.Yahoo Sports - 21h -
The 5 best Alex Ovechkin moments from his NHL career
Alex Ovechkin has had an illustrious NHL career, but what are his best moments off the ice?Yahoo Sports - 21h -
Ovechkin scores his 892nd career goal. He needs 2 to tie Gretzky and 3 to break the NHL record
Ovechkin beat Frederik Andersen on a 5-on-3 power-play with 34.5 seconds left in the second period.Yahoo Sports - 2d -
Alex Ovechkin refused to score Gretzky record-breaking goal on empty net
Ovi wants to earn his record with a goalie in the net. Who can blame him?Yahoo Sports - 11h -
NHL leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl leaves Oilers' game with an injury
NHL leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl left the Edmonton Oilers' game against the San Jose Sharks on Thursday night in the second period with an undisclosed injury and didn't return. Draisaitl ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
NHL's top goal scorer Draisaitl exits after injury
NHL leading goal scorer Leon Draisaitl left Thursday's game against the Sharks with an undisclosed injury, but the Oilers won to stay within two points of the Kings in the race for second place in ...ESPN - 22h -
Is Oilers' Leon Draisaitl A Better Goal-Scorer Than Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews? Not Quite
At the moment, there are only two active NHL players with three or more 50-plus-goal seasons: Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin and…wait, you were expecting us to say Toronto Maple Leafs captain ...Yahoo Sports - 3d -
Trump tariffs and statehood comments about Canada stir loyalty debate about NHL great Wayne Gretzky
In Wayne Gretzky's hometown of Brantford, Ontario, and across Canada, the Great One's loyalty and legacy are being questioned at a time the nation's independence is being threatened by U.S. ...ABC News - 4d -
Sports betting roundup: Will Alexander Ovechkin top Gretzky this season?
Alexander Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to history. On Wednesday, Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal in the Capitals’ 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes. Will he top Gretzky this season is ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
Alex Ovechkin Says He’s ‘Not in Politics.’ His Pursuit of the N.H.L. Goals Record Is.
The context of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in 2022 and Ovechkin’s support of Vladimir Putin casts a shadow for many over the star’s legacy.The New York Times - 4d -
'A creator supreme, a scorer of goals, a controller and dictator of games'
When any conversation takes place, whether it is now or in the future, about the greatest players to grace the Premier League, Kevin de Bruyne will justifiably be part of it. The heartbeat of one ...Yahoo Sports - 23h -
Reminders of Alex Ovechkin's goal record chase are everywhere around Washington — and in Russia
The goal horn went off at Bugsy's Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar as it does every time the Washington Capitals score a goal. Bar manager Armenia Marconi was working downstairs and scurried up to ...Yahoo Sports - 1d -
"They've Been Delivering For 18, 20 Years Under Pressure": Canucks Rick Tocchet Discusses The Historic Careers Of Sidney Crosby & Alex Ovechkin
The 2024-25 season is shaping up to be a historic one for both Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. The ninth and 11th all-time point producers in NHL history are wrapping up their 20th season and are ...Yahoo Sports - 15h -
Ovechkin scores, needs 4 more to pass Gretzky for NHL record, and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3
Ovechkin gave the Capitals a 2-0 lead with about four minutes left in the first period, pushing a cross-crease pass from Strome into an open net.Yahoo Sports - 3d -
The Alex Ovechkin Eras: Eight spans that define the career of the Great 8
Witness Ovi's evolution from rock star rookie to "young gun" to Cup winner to chasing Gretzky (and much more).ESPN - 52m -
UConn women's basketball all-time leading scorers: Here's where Paige Bueckers ranks
Paige Bueckers is the latest and greatest to wear UConn across her chest. Here's how she stacks up on the Huskies' all-time leading scoring list.Yahoo Sports - 4d
