1982 — Wayne Gretzky scores NHL-record 78th goal of season en route to 92. 1985 — Jim Kelly of the Houston Gamblers passes for a USFL-record 574 yards and five touchdowns in a 34-33 comeback-win over ...

Wayne Gretzky: he’s uncomfortable chatting about himself, and often deflects any praise to other people. Despite his ...

The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" scored his final goal on March 29, 1999. "The Great Eight" could very well ...

A record once considered unbreakable now seems to be looking at its inevitable demise, but the Great 8 is just 16 goals away with 28 games remaining in the season. Check back on Washington ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his 600th career goal in the second period of an NHL ...

Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader, and he can pass Wayne Gretzky's mark of 894 before the end of season. The Capitals standout currently has 879 career goals ...

PHILADELPHIA -- - Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday ...

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 ...

It’s been known for some time that Ovechkin has a legitimate shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record should he stay healthy and keep up his blistering scoring pace. And even after ...