Ovechkin, Capitals and Wayne Gretzky

Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring in Capitals' OT loss
Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals' 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night. Ovechkin scored his 23nd goal of the season to push his career total to 876.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 19 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.
Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin sends fans into frenzy as Wayne Gretzky chase heats up
In the third period of a Thursday night battle between the Washington Capitals and the Ottawa Senators, future NHL Hall of Famer inched closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record. “Alex Ovechkin scored on the PP and is now 19 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record,
Watch: Alex Ovechkin nets power play rocket for goal No. 876
Alex Ovechkin had only recorded one goal in his last five games played until Thursday night. "The Great Eight" came up clutch when the Washington Capitals needed him most with a third period tally to close the gap with the Ottawa Senators to 4-3.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase when Capitals visit Senators
Alex Ovechkin will look to heat up again as he chases Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL goals record. The Capitals forward has one goal in his past five games, after a run of 11 goals in his previous 13. He enters Thursday with 875 career goals,

Senators Beat Capitals in Overtime

For the Capitals, season’s longest trip ends with its weirdest loss
Caps give up two penalty shots -- while on the power play -- and lose to Senators in overtime, 5-4, despite a goal from Alex ...
Capitals Prospects Leonard & Miroshnichenko Put Up Hat Tricks Within Minutes Of Each Other
The Washington Capitals got quite a showing from two of their top forward prospects on Friday, as Ryan Leonard and Ivan Miroshnichenko had star-studded nights with their respective teams. Leonard ...
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The ...
Oilers score goal after nachos thrown onto ice distracts Capitals goalie in comical NHL controversy
A battle between two of the NHL’s best teams Tuesday night took a bizarre turn when the Edmonton Oilers benefitted from a fan ...
From LA to DC: Matt Roy’s First Season with the Washington Capitals
While his offensive numbers may not be eye-catching, the six-year contract signifies a significant investment by the Capitals ...
Washington Capitals are No. 9 in 2025 NHL prospect pool rankings
The Capitals have remodeled their pool quickly, with quality at the top and, finally, depth into the double digits.
Jets take on Capitals in showdown of conference leaders
The teams with the two highest point totals in the NHL will face off on Saturday night when the Winnipeg Jets visit the Washington Capitals.
Jets bring win streak into matchup against the Capitals
BOTTOM LINE: The Winnipeg Jets visit the Washington Capitals looking to build upon a five-game win streak. Washington is 16-4 ...
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Capitals and MedStar Capitals Iceplex Extend Support to Figure Skating Community
The team’s official practice facility to host a private (closed to media) vigil for figure skaters of the Washington Figure ...
Capitals In Better Position To Re-Sign Chychrun With NHL Announcing Salary Cap Increases
Chychrun has enjoyed his time with the Capitals so far and seems to be interested in a possible extension. He told Grant ...