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Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 100th career NHL goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 in...
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He needs three goals in the team's final seven regular season games to top Gretzky's all-time mark of 894, starting Friday at home against the Chicago Blackhawks.
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PHOTO COLLECTION: Capital’s Alex Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 100th career NHL goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 in New York.
Ovechkin scores another big goal for Capitals while closing in on Gretzky
The Capitals (47-15-9), who clinched a playoff berth last Thursday, lead the NHL with 103 points, one more than the Jets (49-19-4), who became the League’s second team to clinch a playoff berth once they earned a point against the Capitals by going to overtime.
How to watch Capitals vs. Hurricanes, Alex Ovechkin goal record chase
Alex Ovechkin needs four goals to break Wayne Gretzky's record. What to know about Capitals vs. Hurricanes game today:
When could Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky goal record? Capitals remaining schedule
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's goal record. How he has fared vs. the teams he'll face the rest of the season.
Alex Ovechkin nets goal No. 891; Capitals top Bruins
Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, helping the Washington Capitals defeat the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Alex Ovechkin’s greatest feat? Mixing ordinary with extraordinary on the way to NHL immortality
His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.
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Alex Ovechkin, Capitals face hot Hurricanes in key clash
The Carolina Hurricanes will look to cut into their gap with the Washington Capitals when the teams meet on Wednesday night in Raleigh, N.C. The Hurricanes (45-24-4, 94 points) have won 11 of their last 13 games to move within 11 points of the Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals (48-17-9,
Ovechkin scores, but Winnipeg Jets clinch playoff spot with 3-2 OT win over Washington
Nikolaj Ehlers scored the winner as the Jets became the first team in the Western Conference to punch their ticket to the post-season.
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Ovechkin scores No. 891 in Capitals win against Bruins
BOSTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st goal, moving within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky 's NHL record, in the Washington Capitals’ 4-3 win against the Boston Bruins at TD Garden on Tuesday.
Alex Ovechkin Spotted Celebrating With Capitals Prospect After Contract Signing
The Washington Capitals signed their highest draft pick since 2007 to an entry-level contract on Monday. Following the Boston College Eagles loss to Denver in the NCAA Tournament over the weekend, forward Ryan Leonard signed a three-year deal worth $950,
Lighting the Lamp: Ovechkin looking for a date with destiny
The Caps ended March with Alex Ovechkin inching closer to Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, despite losses. WTOP’s Dave Preston examines Ovechkin’s road to success.
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Ovechkin scores his 889th career goal to move 6 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record
WINNIPEG, Manitoba (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 889th career goal and had to go right by Scott Arniel and the Winnipeg Jets to celebrate with his Washington Capitals teammates. He didn’t let the opportunity go to waste. “He came by the bench and ...
2025 NHL Playoff Picture: Standings, Bracket, and Ovechkin's Pursuit of History
The battle for playoff positions is heating up as several teams vie for their places in the postseason. In the Eastern Conference, the Washington Capitals have already secured their playoff berth with an impressive 105 points.
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