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Alex Ovechkin Could Break Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record in Early 2025
Alexander Ovechkin has scored 10 goals in 14 games. The Washington Capitals captain could overtake Gretzky's scoring record this season.
Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record with Capitals
But Strome knows that, even with Ovechkin’s total up to 863, he’s still 32 goals away from breaking the record. So, as the center on Ovechkin’s line, there’s plenty of work to do to help the 39-year-old catch Gretzky. Strome has been doing his part so far, though.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
And once again, Alex Ovechkin has played a huge role in helping the Caps get out of the gates fast, and he accomplished something that hasn't been seen in the NHL in over 40 years. Ovechkin has already racked up six goals and seven assists in 10 games,
Alex Ovechkin Could Break Gretzky’s All-Time Goals Record In 2024-25
With seven goals in his first 11 games, Alex Ovechkin is comfortably on track to reach 895 career goals this season as captain of the revitalized Washington Capitals.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky’s record this season
Alex Ovechkin is now on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record this season. Ovechkin scored his 858th goal in the Washington Capitals' ninth game to move into a 45-goal pace.
Alex Ovechkin nears another epic NHL record with 176th victim vs. Canadiens
Washington Capitals star left winger Alex Ovechkin comes closer to another NHL record with 176th goal scored on a different goalie.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Roaring toward Gretzky's record
Ovechkin scored two goals Saturday in an 8-1 win over the Blues.
Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season, Lindros says
Capitals forward is 31 shy of tying the record after getting 9th, 10th goals of season on Saturday TORONTO -- Eric Lindros says there’s no question that Alex Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL all-time goals record.
NHL Roundup: Ovechkin scores twice to lead Capitals to blowout win over Blues
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over St. Louis.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 31 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is grow closer to becoming one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
Waiting for Alex Ovechkin to slow down? It might be time to give up.
At 39, Alex Ovechkin remains a relentless goal scorer, and his teammates ‘don’t think there’ll ever be anybody like him again ...
Alex Ovechkin edges closer to all-time goals lead as Caps rout Blues
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to add to his historic goal total and power the visiting Washington Capitals past the St. Louis ...
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Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start, and so are the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin is scoring at a pace that could get him ...
For Alex Ovechkin, a historic record chase comes to the forefront
Through 12 games, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has eight goals and is on a five-game scoring streak.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin nets game winner vs. Predators, extends goal streak
Alex Ovechkin calmly slid into the right circle and sniped a snapshot past a blinded Juuse Saros to lead the Washington ...
Strome Credits Backstrom As He Thrives In Role As Ovechkin's Center: 'Lots To Learn From Him'
Strome also credited Backstrom for his support as he's found a home in D.C. over the last two and a half seasons. The two ...
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The Daily: Ovechkin’s Chase, Datsyuk’s Big Day
Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record has quietly been going on for years now. The pursuit is ...
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Capitals Crush Blues 8-1 as Ovechkin Nears Gretzky’s Record in Washington’s Dominant St. Louis Victory
The Washington Capitals defeated the St. Louis Blues 8-1, with Ovechkin scoring twice and Logan Thompson setting a franchise ...