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Alexander Ovechkin, Gretzky

Ovechkin chase of Gretzky stirs memories for his 1st NHL coach with Capitals

Gretzky scored 51 goals that season -- the first of his nine 50-goal seasons, an NHL record he shares with Ovechkin and Mike Bossy. He retired in 1999 as not only the NHL's all-time leader in goals, but also assists (1,963) and points (2,857).

The New York Times · 1d

How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Tracking his chase to catch Wayne Gretzky

We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.

St. Louis Post-Dispatch · 1d

PHOTO COLLECTION: Ovechkin chasing down Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin has 26 goals this season and 879 career goals. The Washington Capitals captain is now 16 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record.

Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record

The Hockey News on MSN · 1d

Takeaways: Ovechkin Moves Within 16 Of Gretzky, Chychrun & Lindgren Help Capitals Overcome Flyers

With Washington back in front, Charlie Lindgren had to come up with some key stops, and he did just that, flashing the glove and showcasing his finesse and athleticism with a big pad save in the final seconds to secure the win. He finished the night with 19 saves on 22 shots for his 50th win as a member of the team.

The Washington Post · 1d

Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3

Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record to help the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3

National Hockey League · 1d

Ovechkin scores goal No. 879, Capitals rally past Flyers

Moves within 16 of passing Gretzky; Philadelphia has lost 7 of 8 PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th NHL goal and the Washington Capitals rallied for a 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.

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Amid Surge, Capitals Believe Alex Ovechkin Will Be 'Even Better' After The 4 Nations Break

Coach Spencer Carbery made a bold statement on Saturday at MedStar Capitals Iceplex: even as he currently barrels toward ...

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Unreal timing of Alex Ovechkin's 878th Capitals goal sparks wild buzz

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin certainly has a flair for the dramatic, and he's inched one goal closer to Wayne Gretzky's ...

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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

(AP Photo/Nick Wass, File)(AP/Nick Wass) Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 879 goals and needs 16 to ...

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Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record

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