Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Can he break it this season?

The 39-year-old Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" scored his final ...

Revisiting Alex Ovechkin's playoff career and championship history as he nears Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.

5, 2017, in Washington. (AP Photo/Molly Riley, File) Alex Ovechkin, left, of Russia, and his father Mikhail. Ovechkin reacts after being selected as the first overall pick by the Washington Capitals ...

Marc-Andre Fleury reflects on the goals he conceded to Alexander ... ice hockey left winger and captain for the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin! Ovechkin is getting closer than ever ...

(John McDonnell/For The Washington Post) Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record. Track his progress here. End of carousel Ovechkin scored his ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after his goal with his son Sergei during the ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...

“He was actually making giant, massive steps toward stardom and started scoring goals, got his confidence,” Larionov said. “The Washington Capitals ... Ovechkin leading them to the Stanley ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all ...

The NHL gifted hockey fans an extraordinary matchup on Tuesday, pitting both conference leaders against each other in a Washington Capitals ... goals-per-game pace (36 goals in 55 games ...