Inside Alex Ovechkin’s record chase

Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season, Lindros says
That is certainly true. Ovechkin scored two goals in the Washington Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday to give the forward 863 goals for his NHL career, 31 shy of Gretzky’s career mark of 894. He has scored 10 goals in his first 14 games this season. It took him 45 games to reach double-digits in goals last season.
‘He just loves goals’: Inside Alex Ovechkin’s record chase
At first, it’s his trademark style: skate tongues flapping out like a childish taunt; bright yellow laces gleaming amid a wash of red and white; jersey stretched wide over those linebacker shoulders and tucked deep inside hockey pants that stretch halfway up his back;
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.
Alex Ovechkin's Stellar Season: Eyes on Gretzky’s Record
At 39, Alex Ovechkin has scored 10 goals in 14 games so far this season, fueling MVP discussions as he chases Wayne Gretzky's record for career goals.
GAMEDAY: Maple Leafs get first dose of Alex Ovechkin and Capitals this season
The Maple Leafs know they’re going to have to worry about Alex Ovechkin — he has 10 goals in 14 games — as he steams toward breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL-record 894 goals. Toronto might want to keep an eye on Mississauga native Dylan Strome as well.
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Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record with Capitals
Trying to retool on the fly by putting younger talent around Ovechkin and their older core, the Capitals signed Strome to a ...
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Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894.
Alex Ovechkin edges closer to all-time goals lead as Caps rout Blues
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to add to his historic goal total and power the visiting Washington Capitals past the St. Louis ...
Pro hockey is a young man’s game, unless you’re Alex Ovechkin
At 39, Alex Ovechkin remains a relentless goal scorer, and his teammates ‘don’t think there’ll ever be anybody like him again ...
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Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
There is only one name left for Alex Ovechkin to catch atop the NHL all-time goal leaderboard, and it's the greatest one of them all. One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is ...
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Nashville Predators lose 3-2 to Capitals after career goal No. 861 for Alex Ovechkin
The Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night after Alex Ovechkin's go-ahead goal in ...
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 ...
Ageless Alex Ovechkin excelling as Capitals face Avalanche
Alex Ovechkin has drawn a lot of attention in his quest for Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record. Ovechkin is 31 behind The Great One and he is still scoring at an impressive clip at age 39.
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Chris Tanev believes Auston Matthews could eventually surpass Alex Ovechkin in career goals
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev believes that Auston Matthews could one day overtake Alex Ovechkin as the NHL’s ...
Ovechkin Bestows New Nickname On Strome; How The Capitals Center Became 'Zini' In The Locker Room
ARLINGTON, V.A. — Over the last few weeks, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who has found his scoring touch with 10 ...