Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Washington’s captain moved closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin was 25 back with 46 games remaining in the regular season.
Alex Ovechkin hits the empty net in his return as Caps beat Maple Leafs
After missing 16 games with a broken leg, Ovechkin cashed in with the 869th goal of his career during a 5-2 win in Toronto.
Alex Ovechkin returns, scores 869th goal in Capitals' win
TORONTO -- Alex Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal in his return to action, and the Washington Capitals upended the Toronto Maple Leafs 5-2 on Saturday night. In posting his 869th career goal, Washington's captain is now within 25 of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL mark of 894. It was his 16th goal in 19 games this season.
Ovechkin scores in return, Capitals top Maple Leafs
TORONTO -- Alex Ovechkin scored in his return after missing the past 16 games with a broken leg for the Washington Capitals in a 5-2 win against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena on Saturday. The Capitals went 10-5-1 without Ovechkin, who last played on Nov. 18.
Alex Ovechkin nears a return as the Caps come back from holiday break
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, practiced in full on Friday and could play as soon as Saturday in Toronto.
Alex Ovechkin returns to practice 5 weeks after breaking leg, could play by New Year
Nearly 40 days after breaking his fibula, Washington Capitals' left winger Alex Ovechkin returned to practice.
Alex Ovechkin injury update: Capitals captain to return Saturday from broken leg
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is ready to resume his chase of Wayne Gretzky's goal record after missing 16 games with a broken leg.
Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as the Capitals defeat the Maple Leafs 5-2
Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL game from December 28, 2024 on ESPN.
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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin ...