Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin Sets Record, Approaching Wayne Gretzky’s 894-Goal Mark
With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than any other player.
Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin set for 71st meeting
Pittsburgh's game at Washington on Saturday night will be the 71st regular-season meeting of the team's superstar captains, the Penguins' Sidney Crosby and the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
Ovechkin did not score in the Capitals' 3–2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. However, he moved within 21 goals of passing Gretzky with No. 874 in his career after scoring the game-winner in overtime against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The goal was his 21st this season.
The Sidney Crosby-Alexander Ovechkin rivalry was born 20 years ago in Grand Forks
GRAND FORKS — The NHL was in a bitter lockout 20 years ago, one that eventually led to the cancellation of the entire season. It was perfect timing for Grand Forks and Thief River Falls. The World Junior Championship was in town that year. The lockout meant all eligible players would play in the event.
The best Alexander Ovechkin cards to collect as he approaches the NHL scoring record
Alex Ovechkin is knocking on the door of hockey history and the title of the greatest scorer the sport has ever seen. The Washington Capitals legend is closing in on breaking the NHL scoring record of 894 career goals currently held by “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky.
Why Alex Ovechkin Could Break Wayne Gretzky's Scoring Record This Season
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 21 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record
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Penguins, Capitals continue to move in different directions: Observations
The Pittsburgh Penguins ... Though Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are the suns around which their respective franchises revolve, Penguins versus Capitals is about more than their historic ...
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Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins Prediction: Clean victory for Alexander Ovechkin's team
Prediction for the NHL Washington Capitals vs Pittsburgh Penguins match will occur on January 19. Who will turn out to be ...
Capitals take winning streak into home matchup against the Penguins
The Washington Capitals come into a matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins as winners of three games in a row.
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Ovechkin was held off the scoresheet and limited to two shots in 18:20 of ice time, but the Capitals still earned a 4-1 win over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The Capitals play Tuesday, Jan. 21 at ...
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NHL Buzz: Ovechkin, Dubois on same line for Capitals
The left wing practiced Monday on a line with Dubois at center and Aliaksei Protas at right wing. Ovechkin, who has 20 goals ...
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Capitals are clicking again — and sitting atop NHL in total points
The Washington Capitals played one of their most complete games of the season Saturday night against the Pittsburgh Penguins ... since Washington selected Alex Ovechkin No. 1 overall in the ...