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Codename Ovi: Tracing Alex Ovechkin's monumental pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The Washington captain has 23 goals this season, with 31 games left. This season, he moved into second place with 20 consecutive 20-goal seasons and set a record for the number of goalies he has scored against in his career.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin sends fans into frenzy as Wayne Gretzky chase heats up
In the third period between the Capitals and Senators, Alex Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.
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.
Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring in Capitals' OT loss
Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night
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.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 19 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.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin nets power play rocket for goal No. 876
Alex Ovechkin had only recorded one goal in his last five games played until Thursday night. "The Great Eight" came up clutch when the Washington Capitals needed him most with a third period tally to close the gap with the Ottawa Senators to 4-3.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase when Capitals visit Senators
Alex Ovechkin will look to heat up again as he chases Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL goals record. The Capitals forward has one goal in his past five games, after a run of 11 goals in his previous 13. He enters Thursday with 875 career goals,
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Which player has the most career points in NHL history?
(Photo by Denis Brodeur/NHLI via Getty Images) Wayne Gretzky owns a laundry list of NHL records, including the mark for the most career points. A player earns a point by either scoring a goal ...
Gretzky shows off more cringe dance moves in wife’s birthday post
Wayne Gretzky has once again shown off some of his dance moves, and they continue to be just a little bit cringe-worthy.
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Wayne Gretzky’s wife Janet pens special birthday wish for ‘greatest one’ husband as the NHL legend turns 64
Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky turned 64 on Sunday. Birthday wishes poured in for arguably the greatest hockey player of all ...
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Gretzky’s road to hockey immortality started on backyard rink
Wayne Gretzky froze. He's sitting in a penthouse in Edmonton. Where the heck are you?' "But they missed the point. They say to me, 'You practiced four hours a night,' and I say, 'Yeah, I guess I ...
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It’s only a matter of time until Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record
He had scored, I think, 36 at that point, and he said, ‘Ovechkin is only 860 away from Wayne Gretzky.’ They were both kind of chuckling like, ‘Haha, good luck.’ And yet here we are ...
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Ovechkin Moves Within 20 Goals of Breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Record, Capitals Beat Kraken 3-0
Ovechkin Moves Within 20 Goals of Breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Record ... Pierre-Luc Dubois extended his point streak to three games with an assist. Kraken: Seattle has been shut out six ...
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Ovechkin tours Oilers Hall of Fame, focused on catching Gretzky
Ovechkin was also taken up to Gretzky's restaurant, Studio 99 inside Rogers Place, where he posed with one of the many ...