The Athletic has live coverage of Alex Ovechkin’s journey to break Wayne Gretzky’s career goal record. WASHINGTON — Wayne Gretzky first played against the Washington Capitals during his rookie season ...

Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.

Alex Ovechkin with his 895th career goal has broken Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record that most thought was untouchable. A look at Gretzky and Ovechkin and how their careers compare: Teams: Edmonton Oilers, ...

Wayne Gretzky is all aboard the Gr8 Chase train, as he began following Alex Ovechkin on Friday night amid his quest to become the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer.

Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career.

Alex Ovechkin scored career goal No. 895 on Sunday, breaking one of sports' all-time great records and passing hockey legend ...

Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time goals record (895), following his second goal in the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Alex Ovechkin scored in the second period against the Islanders Sunday, touching off a celebration after he broke Wayne ...

You're gonna get 900 goals before you know it,'" Gretzky said. Sure enough, Ovechkin got over that short slump and is now one ...

At this moment, they are tied at 894 goals apiece after Ovechkin scored twice Friday night to match Gretzky's total that many thought no one would ever approach. When Ovechkin was asked his feeling ...

Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career. Ovechkin scored his second goal of the Washington Capitals’ 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks with ...

The Great One has company. Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals scored in NHL history, netting his 894th career goal in the third period of the Washington Capitals' home game ...