Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and NHL

Hat trick puts Alex Ovechkin 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin had so many chances to score in the Washington Capitals’ rout of the Edmonton Oilers that he joked, “I’ll take three.”
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. After a hat trick on Sunday, Ovechkin has 882 goals and needs 13 to break the record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 13 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" scored his final goal on March 29, 1999. "The Great Eight" could very well surpass that mark 26 years later.
NHL hat trick record: Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky in more ways than one
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is a future Hall of Famer, and will go down as one of the greatest scorers we've ever seen. In fact, the Caps sniper is only 13 goals away from Wayne Gretzky's goal record after scoring three goals on Sunday against the Edmonton Oilers.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The Washington captain, who scored three times on Sunday afternoon, has 29 goals this season. He needs 13 more with 25 games left to become the NHL's all-time leader.
Where Alex Ovechkin stands behind Wayne Gretzky after 32nd career hat trick
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin secured his 32nd career hat trick on Sunday, pushing him closer to Wayne Gretzky's goals record.
Alex Ovechkin games left in NHL season: Will Capitals star break Wayne Gretzky's goals record in 2025?
Yet Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is closing in on that Gretzky record. The Capitals drafted him with the first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft and he has been in the NHL since
Ovechkin, Capitals to resume play with Gretzky goals chase as main event
Ovechkin will resume play when the Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby (a game-time decision after returning from playing for Canada at 4 Nations) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday (3 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN360, TVAS) with 879 goals in his 20 NHL seasons.
Ovechkin has hat trick to move 13 away from breaking Gretzky's goals record as Capitals beat Oilers
Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers,
NHL back in action: Alex Ovechkin chases goal record, trade deadline rumors swirl
Can Alex Ovechkin catch Wayne Gretzky's record? He's on pace to do it this season, needing 16 goals in the final 27 games to break Gretzky's record of 894. If he goes on a real te
Ovechkin's record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL season
The second half of the NHL season begins Saturday with 14 games coming out of the break for the 4 Nations Face-Off
Hockey legend defends Wayne Gretzky amid criticism at 4 Nations final over Trump ties
Hockey legend Bobby Orr came to the defense of Wayne Gretzky in an op-ed on Saturday as "The Great One" was criticized during ...
Wayne Gretzky booed during Canada-USA hockey cup final. Here's why
For the Americans it was Michael Anthony Eruzione, best known as captain of the 1980 Winter Olympics U.S. national team that ...
Should Oilers Icon Wayne Gretzky Have Been Honorary Captain?
Ken Campbell (@Ken_Campbell27) on X I really believe that like everyone else, Wayne Gretzky is entitled to support whomever ...
Hockey fans criticize Wayne Gretzky as he represents Team Canada at 4 Nations final vs US
Wayne Gretzky as the honorary captain for Team Canada was widely panned on Thursday night ahead of their 4 Nations Face-Off final vs. the U.S.
Hellebuyck for Hart? Betting storylines to watch as the NHL resumes
Alex Ovechkin's record chase and Connor Hellebuyck's season have captured the attention of bettors. Here's where the NHL ...
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Wayne Gretzky is currently being destroyed on social media
Here, Wayne Gretzky was introduced as the honorary captain of Canada. And let’s say it didn’t go as planned. The #99 came out ...
4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions
The 4 Nations Face-Off has already delivered an instant classic international hockey game with the fight-filled preliminary ...