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.

When did Wayne Gretzky set the NHL goal record? Gretzky broke Howe's record with goal No. 802 against the Canucks on March 23, 1994. Canucks G Kirk McLean gave up the goal to the Kings star in a 6 ...

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 is all aboard the Gr8 Chase train, as he began following Alex Ovechkin on Friday night amid his quest to become the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end.. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...

Gretzky has held the NHL’s all-time goals mark since passing Howe with his 802nd career goal on March 23, 1994. He indicated that he’d like to be there to shake Ovechkin’s hand on the night ...

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 ⛳ ...

Ovechkin has 895 career goals, breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. Alex Ovechkin's goals this season. Ovechkin has 42 goals and 27 assists in 61 games, despite missing 16 games with the leg injury.

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 ...

After scoring goal No. 889 on March 25, Ovechkin now needs just six (6!) goals to pass Gretzky for the NHL's record. Here's Ovechkin's latest tally, which forced overtime against the Winnipeg Jets ...

The Great One is about to become the Second-Best One. Well, in the record books at least. Because with nine more goals, Alex ...