With his two goals on Friday night in a 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL record with 894 goals scored. He had what ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career.

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career. Ovechkin scored his second goal of the Washington Capitals’ game Friday night against the ...

Alexander Ovechkin is well on his way to becoming the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer, capturing the record that Wayne Gretzky has held for so long. Longevity is so essential in smashing an ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin had a chance to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record Friday night on home ice. With an empty-net opportunity late in the third period, the ...

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin cracked a Bud Light and casually took a sip as nearby fans chanted, “Ovi! Ovi!” He was soon joined by Wayne Gretzky to put the two greatest goal-scorers in ...

The Blackhawks played a decent game against the President Trophy contenders. The Hawks owned 44% of shot attempts and 46% of expected goals. Those numbers aren't great, but considering the kind of ...

What was once considered an untouchable record held by Wayne Gretzky is now on the brink of being conquered by Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin. The magic number is 894, and with his recent ...

RALEIGH, N.C. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin took another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record by scoring his 892nd career goal in the Washington Capitals’ 5-1 loss at the Carolina ...

Record-chasing Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin (right) scores goal No 891 during an NHL game against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden in Boston, Massachusetts, on Tuesday. REUTERS ...