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Capitals Alex Ovechkin Defying Odds in Historic Pursuit
The Washington Capitals are having a revival within the Metropolitan Division. The team is 9-3 throughh their first 12 games, putting them in second place in the division. Fueling the Capitals' ascent this season is their captain and legendary goal scorer Alex Ovechkin.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How far is Capitals star behind Wayne Gretzky's record?
And if things continue to go well this season, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reaches new NHL milestone amid Wayne Gretzky chase
Capitals forward and future Hall of Famer Alex Ovechkin is getting closer and closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time record!
Alex Ovechkin Could Break Gretzky’s All-Time Goals Record In 2024-25
With seven goals in his first 11 games, Alex Ovechkin is comfortably on track to reach 895 career goals this season as captain of the revitalized Washington Capitals.
Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
Alex Ovechkin scored his 130th career game-winning goal to keep his hot streak going, the Washington Capitals winning and the Nashville Predators losing
Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career and help the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville Predators 3-2.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
And once again, Alex Ovechkin has played a huge role in helping the Caps get out of the gates fast, and he accomplished something that hasn't been seen in the NHL in over 40 years. Ovechkin has already racked up six goals and seven assists in 10 games,
Alex Ovechkin shares text messages he’s gotten from Wayne Gretzky as he chases goal record
Gretzky has held the record since since March 23, 1994, when he leaped over his idol Gordie Howe (801). Ovechkin is hoping to get more texts from the Great One, maybe some advice as he gets closer to breaking the record. “I hope when it’s going to be close, he’ll give me some advice,” Ovechkin said. “But not yet.”
Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season
Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens, putting him 37 away from breaking Gretzky's NHL record before the end of this season. He entered this season 42 away from breaking a mark that long seemed unapproachable.
Alex Ovechkin tallies twice, powers Capitals past Rangers
Alex Ovechkin scored twice for the Washington Capitals in a 5-3 win against the visiting New York Rangers on Tuesday.
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Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to 5 games in Caps win
November 7 - Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal and added an assist as ... Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to record a five-game goal streak at age 39 or older, joining ...
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Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start, and so are the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin is scoring at a pace that could get him ...
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Longtime rivals Ovechkin, Crosby join Necas as NHL's three stars of the week
Washington Capitals left-wing Alex Ovechkin, Carolina Hurricanes centre Martin Necas and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney ...
Alex Ovechkin nears another epic NHL record with 176th victim vs. Canadiens
Washington Capitals star left winger Alex Ovechkin comes closer to another NHL record with 176th goal scored on a different ...