The milestone took place at Capital One Arena, where Ovechkin showcased his trademark precision and skill. His first goal of the night ignited the crowd at 3:52 of the first period, a powerful ...

But a buzz started to build as the season went ... he used to score his 762nd goal. “To Alex. I love watching you play,” Gretzky wrote. Since then, Ovechkin has dated and signed each stick ...

The Gr8 Chase” continues to build excitement as Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is just four goals away from the ...

As Alex Ovechkin closes in on what some considered one of the most unassailable records in NHL history – Wayne Gretzky’s 894 goals – let’s look back at how the wondrous winger ended up in ...

The Washington Capitals have another Alex Ovechkin goal to celebrate but not much else. Ovechkin scored a 5-on-3 power play goal Wednesday night for the 892nd goal of his career. He needs three ...

After a deflating 8-5 defeat at home against the Buffalo Sabres, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin dropped an honest ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal Wednesday and is now three tally shy of breaking Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky’s 31-year NHL record. Down 4-0 against the ...

RALEIGH, N.C. — The finish line is in sight, and Alex Ovechkin is in full sprint. The Washington Capitals winger scored career goal No. 892 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday ...

Editor's note: Alex Ovechkin has scored his 893rd career goal Friday night at home against the Chicago Blackhawks, putting him one goal from tying Wayne Gretzky's record. USA TODAY will provide ...

After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894. Ovechkin ...