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

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored an empty net goal in the third period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky's goal scoring record.

OTTAWA, Ontario — Alex Ovechkin got one step closer to Wayne Gretzky and made more NHL history on Thursday night. Washington’s legendary No. 8 scored with 1:53 left in overtime to give the ...

Alex Ovechkin is getting closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record of 894 goals. Glen Sather, Gretzky’s former coach with the Edmonton Oilers, shared his thoughts about ...

Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.

Watch as Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin snipes the overtime game-winning goal against the Ottawa Senators for his 874th career goal and passes Jaromir Jagr to set a new NHL record with ...

Alexander Zverev sailed past Jacob Fearnley to secure a fourth-round spot at the 2025 Australian Open and afterward, he shared an affectionate moment with his girlfriend, Sophia. The big-hitting ...

NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer. In swiping home the only goal of the game ...

OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa ...

Jan 16, 2025; Ottawa, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with team after scoring a goal in overtime against the Ottawa Senators at the Canadian Tire Centre.