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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight now 25 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 868 goals after scoring 15 in the first 18 games this season. He needs 27 to set a new record.
Alex Ovechkin nears a return as the Caps come back from holiday break
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, practiced in full on Friday and could play as soon as Saturday in Toronto.
Alex Ovechkin injury: Capitals star trending in 'right direction' for return
The Washington Capitals want to see how Alex Ovechkin responds to Friday's practice before committing to him returning in Saturday's game
Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Alex Ovechkin’s record chase is back on. His empty-net goal for the Washington Capitals in Saturday’s 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs wasn’t the most challenging goal among the 869 he’s scored in the NHL,
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin to return from injury in Toronto
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, and the Capitals will face the Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Lost No Time Resuming Record Chase
Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal late in the third period, helping the Capitals secure a 5–2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena and bagging his 869th career goal, leaving him just 25 shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894.
Caps star Alex Ovechkin practices, eyes Saturday return
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin skated with his regular linemates in practice Friday and could return to the ice for Saturday's visit to the Toronto Maple Leafs, according to ESPN.
Ovechkin inches closer to Gretzky with 870th goal
Alex Ovechkin is now 25 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How close is Capitals star to Wayne Gretzky's record?
Utah Hockey Club. He returned on Dec. 28 and has goals in his first two games back. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999.
Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Wayne Gretzky’s Record in Weekend Return to Capitals Lineup
The Washington Capitals welcomed captain Alexander Ovechkin back into the lineup this past weekend for the first time in over a month due to a lower-body injury.
Bruins preview: Alex Ovechkin back for Washington, which was scoring in bunches even without him
Boston held Washington to just 11 shots last week at TD Garden, but they'll face a more formidable Capitals attack in a New ...
Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as the Capitals defeat the Maple Leafs 5-2
Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal in his return to action as the Washington Capitals upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 ...
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Can returning Alex Ovechkin still catch Wayne Gretzky this season? Teammates: ‘Everything’s in play’
As Alex Ovechkin began ramping up toward resuming his pursuit of the NHL’s all-time goals record, some of his Washington ...
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Alex Ovechkin on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has ...