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Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Wayne Gretzky's Scoring Record With Game-Winner in OT
Alex Ovechkin continues to gain ground on Wayne Gretzky in his pursuit of The Great One's all-time scoring record. The 39-year-old netted his 21st goal of the season during overtime on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators,
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.
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.
How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Alex Ovechkin is creeping ever closer to NHL history. It's been known for some time that Ovechkin has a legitimate shot at breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goals record should he stay healthy and keep up his blistering scoring pace.
NHL News: Capitals star Alex Ovechkin shares his thoughts after record performance vs Senators
Alex Ovechkin made no secret of his feelings when reacting to his historic goal in the Washington Capitals' win over the Ottawa Senators in the 2024-25 NHL season.
Alex Ovechkin breaks record for most NHL goalies scored on with OT winner vs. Senators
Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for the most goaltenders scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 1-0 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin set for 71st meeting
Pittsburgh's game at Washington on Saturday night will be the 71st regular-season meeting of the team's superstar captains, the Penguins' Sidney Crosby and the Capitals' Alex Ovechkin.
It’s only a matter of time until Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s scoring record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin continues to inch closer to rewriting the NHL record book. Netting the overtime winner Thursday versus the Ottawa
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 ...
Leevi Meriläinen or Anton Forsberg? Who should the Senators keep as their backup goalie?
Is there a genuine debate about who should back up Linus Ullmark when he's healthy enough to play again? Could the Senators ...
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Meet the only NHL teammate of both Ovechkin and Gretzky
Wayne Gretzky scored 894 goals in 1,487 career NHL games ... The Rangers' next game after that announcement was at the ...
Takeaways: Ovechkin's Historic Run Continues As He & Thompson Lead Capitals Past Senators
It wasn't the most exciting showdown between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators, but instead, a goalie duel between ...
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.
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Ovechkin ends stalemate, Capitals edge Senators 1-0 in overtime
It took a great goal scorer to end the impasse between the Washington Capitals and Ottawa Senators on Thursday. After a ...
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Ovechkin tours Oilers Hall of Fame, focused on catching Gretzky
Alex Ovechkin had a special tour of the Edmonton Oilers Hall of Fame on Monday with an opportunity to try on the gloves and ...