Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and NHL

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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.
Alex Ovechkin scores overtime winner in Ottawa to close on Wayne Gretzky, push Capitals atop NHL
The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.
Ovechkin scores on 179th different goalie to break Jagr's record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored on the 179th different goaltender of his career, breaking his tie with Jaromir Jagr for the most in NHL history. Ovechkin beat Ottawa Senators netminder Leevi Merilainen in overtime to seal Thursday's 1-0 victory and accomplish the feat.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Tracking his chase to catch Wayne Gretzky
We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 20 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
A once seemingly unbreakable NHL record could fall as early as the 2024-25 season thanks to the goal-scoring prowess of Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin. The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894,
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Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr set to sell 80% stake in Czech hockey team: Report
Pittsburgh Penguins legend Jaromir Jagr, whose No. 68 jersey was retired last year, is reportedly selling his 80% stake in ...
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Which player has the most career points in NHL history?
Here's a look at the players with the most career points in NHL history: Wayne Gretzky, 2,857 (894 goals + 1,963 assists) Jaromir Jagr, 1,921 (766 goals + 1,155 assists) Mark Messier, 1,887 ...
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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky ... two away from breaking Jaromir Jagr's mark (135). Ovechkin has scored on 179 ...
New Team Of The Year Changes And Base Cards In NHL 25
EA Sports NHL has announced changes to the NHL 25 Team of the Year. In a post on X EA Sports outlined big changes, including ...
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Who has scored the most goals in NHL history?
Here's a look at the players with the most career goals in NHL history: Wayne Gretzky: 894 *Alex Ovechkin: 874 Gordie Howe: 801 Jaromir Jagr: 766 Brett Hull: 741 Marcel Dionne: 731 Phil ...
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Where Will Sidney Crosby End up Among the NHL’s All Time Points Leaders?
Where will Pittsburgh Penguins legend Sidney Crosby end up among the NHL’s all-time points leaders once his career is over?
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Oilers’ Leon Draisaitl has gone from defensive liability to stalwart this season
For the first time in his career, Leon Draisaitl is no longer living in Connor McDavid’s shadow. Ever since McDavid entered the league in the 2015-16 season, he and Draisaitl are first and second in ...
NHL Power Rankings: Looking at each team’s smallest players
A generation ago, it felt like the best hope a short guy had of thriving in the NHL was in the crease. Today, the dynamic has ...