Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and NHL

Alex Ovechkin Sets Record, Approaching Wayne Gretzky’s 894-Goal Mark
With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than any other player.
Alex Ovechkin scores overtime winner in Ottawa to close on Wayne Gretzky, push Capitals atop NHL
The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.
How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Alex Ovechkin is creeping ever closer to NHL history. It's been known for some time that Ovechkin has a legitimate shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goals record should he stay healthy and keep up his blistering scoring pace.
When Could Ovechkin Pass Gretzky? Capitals Captain Leads NHL In Goals Per Game & Coming Off Yet Another Record: 'It's Pretty Cool'
At the age of 39 and 21 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has the best goal-scoring pace in the NHL. Ovechkin has 21 goals in 29 games, including six in 11 games since returning from a broken leg that held him out for 40 days.
Wayne Gretzky’s ex-coach makes his feelings known about 'superhuman' Alex Ovechkin inching closer to breaking all-time goal record
Washington Capitals found a strong opponent in the Ottawa Senators as both teams failed to score any goals during the first three periods. Alex Ovechkin broke the tie in overtime. His goal came off a pass from Rasmus Sandin during a 2-on-1. He fired a snap shot past Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen.
Thursday's hockey: OT goal puts Ovechkin 20 behind Gretzky; NHL wild-card standings
Alex Ovechkin's OT goal was his 874th career goal, putting him 20 away away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894.
Oilers allow Alex Ovechkin to try on Wayne Gretzky’s glove and stick, pose with jersey
The Edmonton Oilers allowed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin an opportunity to try on some of Wayne Gretzky’s equipment. After the Capitals finished their practice at Rogers Place on Monday,
Leevi Meriläinen or Anton Forsberg? Who should the Senators keep as their backup goalie?
Is there a genuine debate about who should back up Linus Ullmark when he's healthy enough to play again? Could the Senators ...
Newsday7d
Alex Ovechkin scores in OT, breaks record for goalies scored against as Capitals beat Senators 1-0
OTTAWA, Ontario ... a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Ovechkin's goal was the 874th of his career, moving him within 20 of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and he broke ...
National Hockey League7d
Ovechkin's 874th NHL goal gives Capitals OT win against Senators
OTTAWA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 874th NHL goal at 3:07 of overtime, giving the Washington Capitals a 1-0 win against the ...
For Alex Ovechkin, office hours include OT as Caps turn back Senators
After a scoreless 60 minutes, of course it was Alex Ovechkin to lift the Capitals in the three-on-three extra period.
Takeaways: Ovechkin's Historic Run Continues As He & Thompson Lead Capitals Past Senators
It wasn't the most exciting showdown between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators, but instead, a goalie duel between ...
National Hockey League3h
Gretzky’s road to hockey immortality started on backyard rink
It was at "Wally's Coliseum," as the Gretzky family nicknamed the backyard rink, that the Great One began his journey to NHL superstardom -- skating countless miles and playing hundreds of games from ...
NHL Power Rankings: Metropolitan Division (Jan. 23)
The Metropolitan Division is one of the most competitive divisions in the NHL. It is home to the Washington Capitals, the league's top team. How do the other clubs stack up? Check out this week's ...
NHL-best Capitals set to face optimistic Kraken
For the Washington Capitals, this season was expected to be about Alex Ovechkin's chase to surpass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL's career goal-scoring record.