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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.
Oilers allow Alex Ovechkin to try on Wayne Gretzky’s glove and stick, pose with jersey
The Edmonton Oilers allowed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin an opportunity to try on some of Wayne Gretzky’s equipment. After the Capitals finished their practice at Rogers Place on Monday,
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.
Ovechkin scores on 179th different goalie to break Jagr's record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored on the 179th different goaltender of his career, breaking his tie with Jaromir Jagr for the most in NHL history. Ovechkin beat Ottawa Senators netminder Leevi Merilainen in overtime to seal Thursday's 1-0 victory and accomplish the feat.
Alex Ovechkin scores overtime winner in Ottawa to close on Wayne Gretzky, push Capitals atop NHL
The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.
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 goals tracker: The Great Eight 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
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Who has scored the most goals in NHL history?
Here's a look at the players with the most career goals in NHL history: Wayne Gretzky: 894 *Alex Ovechkin: 874 Gordie Howe: 801 Jaromir Jagr: 766 Brett Hull: 741 Marcel Dionne: 731 Phil ...
Penguins presence still felt as Jaromir Jagr plays last season in Czech Republic
A few Jaromir Jagr Penguins jerseys were in the crowd during a December game of the Kladno Knights, the team he owns and ...
Ovechkin just 20 goals back of Gretzky as chase continues
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 875 goals and needs 20 to break the record.
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Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
Wayne Gretzky (894) 2. Alex Ovechkin (875) 3. Gordie Howe (801) 4. Jaromir Jagr (766) 5. Brett Hull (741) 6. Marcel Dionne (731) 7. Phil Esposito (717) 8. Mike Gartner (708) 9. Mark Messier ...
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Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky ... two away from breaking Jaromir Jagr's mark (135). Ovechkin has scored ...
NHL-best Capitals set to face optimistic Kraken
For the Washington Capitals, this season was expected to be about Alex Ovechkin's chase to surpass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL's career goal-scoring record.
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5 THINGS: It's the Great 8 vs. the Great One's legacy in Edmonton
OK, so it’s not Alex Ovechkin vs. Connor McDavid at Rogers Place on Tuesday. The Edmonton Oilers superstar was suspended for ...
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NHL Trade Talk Morning Roundup: Ovechkin, Crosby & Hyman
Each morning, we will bring you three key NHL stories. Here, you can stay updated on the latest team wins and losses, trade ...