Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and NHL

Canucks: How do you deny Alex Ovechkin in pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's record?
Bruce Boudreau always saw greatness in “The Great 8”. The former Vancouver Canucks head coach guided Alex Ovechkin for nearly five seasons with the Washington Capitals. His awe of the NHL superstar became a conviction that he would one day eclipse Wayne Gretzky’s career goal record of 894.
Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin’s former teammate makes his feelings known about Capitals star's pursuit of NHL goal record
Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record. Ovechkin has scored 872 goals in 1,451 games. He is just 23 goals away from breaking Gretzky's tally of 894 goals in 1,487 games.
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.
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.
When Could Ovechkin Pass Gretzky? Capitals Captain Leads NHL In Goals Per Game & Coming Off Yet Another Record: 'It's Pretty Cool'
At the age of 39 and 21 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has the best goal-scoring pace in the NHL. Ovechkin has 21 goals in 29 games, including six in 11 games since returning from a broken leg that held him out for 40 days.
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 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.
Canucks Start Road Trip Off With A 5–4 Overtime Loss To Montréal
The Vancouver Canucks started their five-game road trip with a 5–4 overtime loss to the Montréal Canadiens. J.T. Miller (2), ...
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Dubois scores twice, lifts Capitals past Canucks in OT
WASHINGTON -- Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game with 41 seconds remaining in overtime, lifting the ...
Not Wayne Gretzky: Bobby Orr, Mario Lemieux name the greatest player in NHL history
NHL legends and Hall of Famers Bobby Orr and Mario Lemiuex revealed who was the greatest player to ever step onto the ice-and ...
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I Watched This Game: Canucks find new way to lose in overtime vs Capitals
The Canucks raised the bar last season by winning the Pacific Division and coming a game away from the Western Conference ...
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Road Trip Continues in Washington with Canucks and Capitals Facing Off on Wednesday
Wednesday’s game will be the 40th of the season for the Vancouver Canucks, and they are in Washington to face Alex Ovechkin ...
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Capitals beat Canucks 2-1 in overtime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game late in overtime, Logan Thompson made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Wednesday ...
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Pierre-Luc Dubois scores twice as the Capitals beat the Canucks 2-1 in overtime
WASHINGTON (AP) — Pierre-Luc Dubois scored his second goal of the game late in overtime, Logan Thompson made 30 saves and the Washington Capitals beat the Vancouver Canucks 2-1 on Wednesday ...
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"Horrible officiating": Will Connor McDavid and Tyler Myers face suspension?
Oh man, that is a brutal crosscheck from McDavid. He is sour that Conor Garland had him down.” With those words Sportsnet ...