Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 20 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

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Inside the Capitals' stunning retool on the fly around Alex Ovechkin

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NHL Power Rankings: Not All Roses For The Elite Teams As Capitals Hang On

If the best NHL teams in the standings and power rankings think they're in a good spot, they need to look over their shoulder.
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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 - Jan. 16
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 - Jan. 12
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
Jonathan David's time to move away from Lille is now: Why Canada star could use fresh start

Ligue 1-based Canadian star is understandably a target for big European sides as his contract runs down
CBS Sports - Jan. 10
'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: Capitals star 20 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record

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