Ovechkin, who is eight goals shy of breaking Gretzky’s career mark of 894, will hope to inch closer on Thursday night vs. the ...

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When in Edmonton on a historic chase, it's #Gr8 to pay respects to The Great One #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/NJdQTOeoVP Ovechkin ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on pace to score the most NHL regular-season goals, but he trails Kings great Wayne ...

The Capitals are having a banner year, fueled by Alex Ovechkin's chase for history. As of Saturday night, the Capital great was only 10 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.

1994 — Wayne Gretzky ties Gordie Howe’s NHL record of 801 goals. 1996 — Todd Eldredge becomes the first American in eight years to win the gold medal at the World Figure Skating Championships.

ARLINGTON, Va. – In a perfect world, Nicklas Backstrom would still be riding shotgun alongside Alex Ovechkin, setting up his ...

Here are the Stanley Cup Playoffs clinching scenarios for March 22: The Winnipeg Jets (idle) will clinch a playoff berth ...

Arguably the most captivating story in the NHL right now is Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne ...

Connor McDavid just continues to follow in the footsteps of Edmonton Oilers great and Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's ...

He finished his rookie season with 52 goals and 54 assists ... The record for most goals in one season? You guessed it, Wayne Gretzky, who scored 92 goals during the 1981-1982 season.

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of NHL history. He's closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal ...