Gretzky, who retired in 1999 after 20 NHL seasons, has long contended that Ovechkin has a good chance to break his goal ...

Alex Ovechkin's Washington Capitals even coming close to the Stanley Cup this year seemed unlikely, but the team's winning ...

The 39-year-old Ovechkin has built a career on stashing pucks behind NHL goalies, even those at the top of the game. Ovechkin ...

The second half of last season builds some confidence for Ovechkin’s chances of breaking the record this year, and his two ...

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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin had a shocking admission about Wayne Gretzky amid pursuit of his NHL scoring record.

And if things go well this season and next, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable.From NFL plays to college ...

Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is only 41 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record -- and The Great One wants him to ...

On Wednesday, Ovechkin notched career goal No. 855, helping seal a Capitals' 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The ...

As of today, Alex Ovechkin is 40 goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record. With Ovechkin's goal ...

Alex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas.

Gretzky has held the record since since March 23, 1994, when he leaped over his idol Gordie Howe (801). Ovechkin is hoping to ...