The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.

Capitals Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky are bound by more than just greatness. Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky have an irrepressible fondness for hockey, scoring goals — and each other.

Wayne Gretzky (l.) and Alex Ovechkin (r.) speak at a press conference after Ovechkin ties Gretzky’s goals record on April 4, 2025. AP. Much of Ovechkin’s speech was drowned out by the crowd ...

And just like that, Wayne Gretzky’s unbreakable record has been broken. Well, one of them. Gretzky had more than his share. But for hockey fans of my generation, it really is hard to believe ...

Wayne Gretzky gave a brief interview after Alex Ovechkin tied his NHL goals record, which has stood since 1999. Sports newsletter 🏈's best, via 📧 Studio IX 🏀⚽️🥇 KPMG Women's PGA ⛳ ...

Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 goals once seemed to be an untouchable, unbreakable milestone. Gretzky scored 93 more goals than previous leader Gordie Howe and appeared to have a solid hold ...

Ovechkin's charity combined the anticipation of reaching his 895th career goal with a push to fund pediatric cancer research.

Gretzky’s record had stood since 1999. For years, analysts said it was untouchable, the sports version of a market monopoly.

See Ovechkin embrace his GOAT status on July's Washingtonian cover, celebrating legendary NHL career and record-breaking ...

Sam Reinhart's incredible four-goal performance in Game 6 propelled the Florida Panthers to their second consecutive Stanley Cup victory, defeating th ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin made history this past season, overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time ...

Wayne Gretzky offers a blunt take on the Oilers’ goalie decisions after their Stanley Cup Final loss. Edmonton must now ...