Are players playing cleaner? Are referees swallowing their whistles? Players, execs, and analysts offer ideas.

That's the best rate since the 1985-86 season, back when Wayne Gretzky's Edmonton Oilers were ... "You don't see as many headshots, for example," he said. "I don't know if guys just have a little ...

A few stat-worthy candidates have been denied for acts that don’t show up in a box score. Pete is one of the many.

Alex Ovechkin with his 895th career goal has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL record that most thought was untouchable. A look at ...

Gretzky was in hot pursuit of Gordie Howe's record in the spring of 1994. Howe was there when Gretzky tied and passed him.

Alex Ovechkin is closing in on the all-time NHL goal-scoring record held by the legendary Wayne Gretzky. Stats and what to ...

When Ovechkin broke the record in the second period, the game stopped. Officials rolled out a carpet onto the ice, and ...

The Athletic has live coverage of Alex Ovechkin’s journey to break Wayne Gretzky’s career goal record. WASHINGTON — Wayne Gretzky first played against the Washington Capitals during his ...

Wayne Gretzky has faced criticism for allegedly supporting the opposing team at the 4 Nations Face Off’s final match, but his daughter Paulina Gretzky remains unaffected by sharing photos from a ...