The Capitals clinched the playoffs on Thursday while Alex Ovechkin scored goal number 888, seven away from breaking Wayne ...

Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL ...

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Ovechkin, who has worn No. 8 throughout his 20 seasons with the Washington Capitals, scored his 888th goal in a 3-2 victory ...

Alex Ovechkin has scored his 888th career goal to move seven away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record.

Alex Ovechkin got within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record as he scored the opening goal in the Washington Capitals' 3-2 home win over the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday night.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already ...

Wayne Gretzky's stick, originally bought for $3,775, is now expected to fetch up to $200,000. This stick from the 1981-82 season, verified to be used ...

Gretzky not only passed Esposito’s record, but notched a hat trick during the game against the Buffalo Sabres — all in the ...

The countdown is on with Alex Ovechkin just 9 goals from overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's career goal leader – a mark that once seemed unsurmountable and earned Gretzky the nickname The ...

Alex Ovechkin is nearing Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals. With 885 goals already scored and 20 games left in the season, Ovechkin needs just 10 more to surpass the record. Capitals ...