Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky

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.
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,
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 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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Game Day: McDavid-less Oilers could take over first place in Pacific
The Oilers saw a four-game road trip come to an end in a 2-1 loss to the Vancouver Canucks that also has them without their ...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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5 THINGS: It's the Great 8 vs. the Great One's legacy in Edmonton
Ovechkin comes to Edmonton currently tied for 15th in goals this season, with 21 in 30 games played, including seven in 12 ...
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East-leading Caps won't face Connor McDavid on trip to Edmonton
Edmonton will be without McDavid, its captain and seven-time All-Star, who was suspended for three games for crosschecking ...
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PREVIEW: Oilers vs. Capitals
The Capitals as a team lead the NHL with an impressive 31-10-5 record, having earned a point in 10 straight games (7-0-3).
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"Why aren't we protecting our superstars?": Corey Perry doesn't mince words about NHL's lack of superstar treatment of Connor McDavid
Edmonton Oilers forward Corey Perry criticized how the NHL handled Connor McDavid, saying the league doesn’t protect its superstars enough.
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Oilers’ 3 Stars of the Week: McDavid’s week featured magnificent goal-scoring and a match penalty
The Edmonton Oilers went 3-1 in four games last week, including two come-from-behind wins, and almost pulled off another ...