Ovechkin, Gretzky and Capitals

Ovechkin’s hat trick lifts Capitals over Oilers, now 13 goals from Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" scored his final goal on March 29, 1999. "The Great Eight" could very well surpass that mark 26 years later.
Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: After 3 goals Sunday, see how close Caps star is to scoring record
Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin continues pursuit of Gretzky for Capitals against Oilers
Macklin Celebrini has 40 points (17 goals, 23 assists) in 45 games for the Sharks (15-35-7) and is two behind Montreal Canadiens defenseman Lane Hutson (42 points; three goals, 39 assists) for the NHL rookie scoring lead.
Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.
Alex Ovechkin Celebrated With His Son Immediately After Scoring Goal No. 880 vs. Oilers
Ovechkin's son was seated in the front row when the Capitals star scored two goals in the second period on Sunday.
NHL back in action: Alex Ovechkin chases goal record, trade deadline rumors swirl
Reigning MVP Nathan MacKinnon was the 4 Nations Face-Off MVP and is leading the league in scoring this season. Leon Draisaitl, who won MVP in 2019-20, is four points back and has nine game-winning goals. Former MVP and 2023-24 runner-up Nikita Kucherov is also in the race.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase with Capitals against Penguins
Forward Jesper Bratt can extend his point streak to nine games when the Devils (31-20-6) host the Stars (35-18-2). The New Jersey forward has 12 points (two goals, 10 assists) on an eight-game streak. Dallas is second in the Central Division, two points ahead of the Minnesota Wild.
Alex Ovechkin scores 32nd career hat trick on the way to breaking Wayne Gretsky's all-time record
Alex Ovechkin is inching closer and closer to breaking Wayne Gretsky's all-time goals record — and on Sunday, he gave himself a big boost. The Washington Capitals captain scored his 32nd career hat trick in Sunday's game against the Edmonton Oilers.
Capitals' Ovechkin scores twice vs. Oilers to inch closer to goals record
Ovechkin fired a wrister past Oilers goaltender Calvin Pickard at 8:53 into the second period to extend the Capitals' lead to 3-1. The 39-year-old found the back of the net again at 18:39 in the period after wiring home a one-timer from Jakob Chychrun on the power play to make it 4-1.
Ovechkin's record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL season
The second half of the NHL season begins Saturday with 14 games coming out of the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off
Ovechkin notches hat trick as Capitals dominate Oilers in first home game in two weeks
Alex Ovechkin scored a hat trick to inch closer to the NHL goals record as the Washington Capitals rode a dominant second ...
Capitals vs. Penguins FREE STREAM today: Where to watch NHL, Ovechkin, Crosby
The NHL returns from the 4-Nations Face-Off with a juicy matchup between two icons of the sport. The Capitals-Penguins game ...
Hellebuyck for Hart? Betting storylines to watch as the NHL resumes
Alex Ovechkin's record chase and Connor Hellebuyck's season have captured the attention of bettors. Here's where the NHL ...
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NHL Morning Skate for Feb. 22
A total of 16.1 million viewers across North America tuned in for the epic overtime thriller between Canada and USA in the 4 ...
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Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin: The key stats you need to know in NHL rivalry history
The two superstars will meet for the 72nd time in the regular season Saturday as Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky's career ...
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Alex Ovechkin makes feelings known on Russia's absence from 4 Nations Face-Off
The 4 Nations Face-Off has been a huge win for the NHL, but without the Russian team, Alexander Ovechkin has some thoughts.