Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky

How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Entering the 2024-25 season, Ovechkin needed 42 goals to break Gretzky’s record of 894 career tallies. After scoring goal No. 874 on January 16, Ovechkin now needs just 21 goals to pass Gretzky for the NHL’s record.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Utah Hockey Club. He returned on Dec. 28 and scored goals in five of his first nine games back. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals,
Alex Ovechkin Sets Record, Approaching Wayne Gretzky’s 894-Goal Mark
With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than any other player.
Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
For the first time in his career, there is no one between Ovechkin and Gretzky on the all-time list. He passed Gordie Howe for second place in 2022-23, breaking Gretzky's record f
Alex Ovechkin breaks new record as chase continues to become NHL’s all-time leading scorer
NHL star Alex Ovechkin picked up another record on Thursday night as he moved closer to replacing Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading scorer.
Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goalies scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen to reach 179
Alex Ovechkin has broken the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on. Ovechkin made Ottawa's Leevi Merilainen No. 179 during the Washington Capitals’ road game at the Senators.
Why Alex Ovechkin Could Break Wayne Gretzky's Scoring Record This Season
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 21 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time scoring record
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.
The best Alexander Ovechkin cards to collect as he approaches the NHL scoring record
So what are the best options when it comes to Ovechkin trading cards? Here are our picks. Ovechkin’s 2005 Upper Deck Young Guns #443 rookie card is my best recommendation based on its established popularity,
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Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894.
Alex Ovechkin scores in OT, breaks record for goalies scored against as Capitals beat Senators 1-0
Alex Ovechkin scored with 1:53 left in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators.
For Alex Ovechkin, office hours include OT as Caps turn back Senators
After a scoreless 60 minutes, of course it was Alex Ovechkin to lift the Capitals in the three-on-three extra period.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reps Jayden Daniels jersey ahead of Commanders-Lions
It's clear who Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is supporting ahead of Saturday night's clash between the Commanders and lions!
Thursday's hockey: OT goal puts Ovechkin 20 behind Gretzky; NHL wild-card standings
Alex Ovechkin's OT goal was his 874th career goal, putting him 20 away away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894.
Ovechkin record pursuit, Capitals surge create betting frenzy
Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL all-time goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.