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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 21 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record

At his current pace, Ovechkin would surpass 'The Great One' before the end of the season

CBS Sports - 1d

Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record creates betting frenzy

Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.

ESPN - 2d

Ovechkin, eyeing record, scores goal No. 873

Alex Ovechkin scored the 873rd goal of his career to bring him 21 goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky's record.

ESPN - 6d

Ovechkin scores 873rd career goal, Frank gets 1st as Capitals beat Predators 4-1

Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 4-1

ABC News - Jan. 11

'I get to be one of the funny trivia answers!' Meet the only NHL teammate of Ovechkin and Gretzky

With Ovi set to break Gretzky's career goals record, many comparisons have been drawn between them. But only one man can say he was a teammate of both.

ESPN - Jan. 9

Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4

ABC News - Jan. 4

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894

We're tracking Alex Ovechkin's chase for Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record of 894.

Yahoo Sports - Dec. 28

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