Alex Ovechkin breaks new record

Inside the Capitals' stunning retool around Alex Ovechkin
Rather than ice a roster merely helping Ovi break Gretzky's record, the Caps have been one of the NHL's best. Here's how they threaded the needle.
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 goals tracker: Capitals star 21 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
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.
Oilers Make Gesture, Let Ovechkin Try On Gretzky's Game-Used Gear As Capitals Captain Chases All-Time Goals Record
As Alex Ovechkin chases down Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, the Edmonton Oilers made quite a gesture toward the ...
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Ovechkin pays respect to Gretzky before game against Oilers
At Rogers Place on Monday, Ovechkin had the opportunity to see some of Gretzky’s game-worn gear on display in the Oilers Hall ...
President Trump Shouts Out Capitals' Alex Ovechkin During Inauguration Ceremonies
The 47th President of the United States gave a nod to the Capitals and Alex Ovechkin during a pre-inauguration rally.
The best Alexander Ovechkin cards to collect as he approaches the NHL scoring record
Alex Ovechkin is knocking on the door of hockey history and the title of the greatest scorer the sport has ever seen. The ...
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Alex Ovechkin pays tribute to Wayne Gretzky while visiting Edmonton Oilers
Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are currently in Edmonton to take on the Oilers tomorrow night, and Ovechkin ...
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NHL's officiating culture robs fans of Ovechkin-McDavid match-up
Connor McDavid versus Alex Ovechkin is supposed to be a marquee game of the entire season. The superstar Russian, coming into ...
NHL-leading Capitals beat the Penguins 4-1 for their 4th win in a row
Luc Dubois scored, Logan Thompson made 18 saves and the NHL-leading Washington Capitals beat the Pittsburgh Penguins 4-1 for ...
Penguins & Capitals Game Day Hockey Trivia (Jan. 18)
The Pittsburgh Penguins meet the Washington Capitals for the second time this season. Let's revisit their rivalry with ...