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Capitals Alex Ovechkin Defying Odds in Historic Pursuit
The Washington Capitals are having a revival within the Metropolitan Division. The team is 9-3 throughh their first 12 games, putting them in second place in the division. Fueling the Capitals' ascent this season is their captain and legendary goal scorer Alex Ovechkin.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How far is Capitals star behind Wayne Gretzky's record?
And if things continue to go well this season, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reaches new NHL milestone amid Wayne Gretzky chase
Capitals forward and future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record!
Alex Ovechkin Could Break Gretzky’s All-Time Goals Record In 2024-25
With seven goals in his first 11 games, Alex Ovechkin is comfortably on track to reach 895 career goals this season as captain of the revitalized Washington Capitals.
Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
Alex Ovechkin scored his 130th career game-winning goal to keep his hot streak going, the Washington Capitals winning and the Nashville Predators losing.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
And once again, Alex Ovechkin has played a huge role in helping the Caps get out of the gates fast, and he accomplished something that hasn't been seen in the NHL in over 40 years. Ovechkin has already racked up six goals and seven assists in 10 games,
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 34 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
With the 2024-25 season now in progress, Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader. Ovechkin can pass Wayne Gretzky's mark (894) during the 2024-25 regular season. The Capitals standout currently has 860 career goals,
Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season
Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens, putting him 37 away from breaking Gretzky's NHL record before the end of this season. He entered this season 42 away from breaking a mark that long seemed unapproachable.
Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky’s record with current goal streak for Capitals
Alex Ovechkin is on another hot streak and setting an early pace toward potentially making history before the season ends. Ovechkin has five goals during a four-game goal streak he'll carry into the Washington Capitals' game against the Nashville Predators at Capital One Arena on Wednesday (7 p.
Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week for scoring 5 goals in 4 games
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start. The Washington Capitals’ 39-year-old captain was named the NHL’s First Star of the Week on Monday after scoring an NHL-best five goals in four games.
Around the NHL: Alexander Ovechkin scored his 860th goal on Sunday
As is the case with many league stats, Wayne Gretzky has the most goals in a career in the history of the league with 894. However, it’s almost a guarantee that Alexander Ovechkin will surpass him before the end of his career,
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NHL Morning Skate for Nov. 7
Alex Ovechkin joined rare company by extending his goal streak to five games and inched closer to Wayne Gretzky and Jaromir ...
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Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to 5 games in Caps win
Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to record a five-game goal streak at age 39 or older, joining Brett Hull and Johnny Bucyk. Strome had two assists and Logan Thompson made 33 saves ...
Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career and help the Washington ...
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Ovechkin scores in 5th straight, lifts Capitals past Predators
Ovechkin, who also had an assist, has six goals during his streak and has scored 861 in his NHL career. He needs 34 to pass Wayne Gretzky (894) for the all-time lead. “He in general, when he’s not ...
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and Washington Capitals are off to hot start
Dec 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring his 800th ...
Alex Ovechkin's Found His Scoring Touch Early And The Capitals Are Loving Every Second Of It: 'Unreal... It's Something Special'
The Capitals captain is on pace for 46 goals, which would have him breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record this season ...