While Winnipeg held the lead for most of the game, Capital star Alex Ovechkin scored the equalizer with four minutes left in the third period. This score marked Ovechkin's 889th career goal.

Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal mark, exciting fans including two longtime supporters who became viral for their Ovechkin tribute nearly 20 years ago. Washington ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin is knocking on the door of an NHL record most thought would never be broken. Only three players in NHL history have scored 800 or more goals — Ovechkin ...

Alex Ovechkin is on the brink of history. With 887 career goals, the Washington Capitals captain is just seven away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 as the "GR8 Chase" keeps going.

Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record, needing just eight more goals. NHL and league executives are keenly observing the historic chase, preparing to ...

They call Alex Ovechkin 'The Great 8.' And the Washington Capitals' legendary goalscorer has now reached the greatest 8s he ever could, in typical Ovechkin fashion. Posted up in his "office ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 890 goals and needs four to tie and five to break the record. Ovechkin ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, hoists the Stanley Cup after the Capitals defeated ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin (8) scores his 889th NHL goal against the Winnipeg Jets during the ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is in hot pursuit of hockey history, and the veteran NHL star made a commitment Wednesday that will have an impact beyond the sport. The Capitals announced ...

Alex Ovechkin has scored his 888th career goal to move seven away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record. Ovechkin ...