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 scores overtime winner in Ottawa to close on Wayne Gretzky, push Capitals atop NHL
The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.
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.
Wayne Gretzky’s ex-coach makes his feelings known about 'superhuman' Alex Ovechkin inching closer to breaking all-time goal record
Washington Capitals found a strong opponent in the Ottawa Senators as both teams failed to score any goals during the first three periods. Alex Ovechkin broke the tie in overtime. His goal came off a pass from Rasmus Sandin during a 2-on-1. He fired a snap shot past Senators goalie Leevi Merilainen.
Alex Ovechkin strikes in OT, Capitals beat Senators 1-0
Alex Ovechkin scored at 3:07 of overtime to lift the visiting Washington Capitals over the Ottawa Senators 1-0 on Thursday night. Ovechkin took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on the rush and beat Leevi Merilainen from the left circle for his 874th NHL goal.
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.
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.
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Ovechkin's 874th NHL goal gives Capitals OT win against Senators
OTTAWA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 874th NHL goal at 3:07 of overtime, giving the Washington Capitals a 1-0 win against the ...
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'You Don't Want To Give Him Shots': Maple Leafs Preparing For Best Of Capitals' Alex Ovechkin As He Chases Wayne Gretzky's NHL Goal Record
After missing over a month with a broken leg, Alex Ovechkin's chase for Wayne Gretzky's goal record ... Against Red Wings After Holiday Break Rasmus Sandin was drafted by the Maple Leafs and ...
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Can returning Alex Ovechkin still catch Wayne Gretzky this season? Teammates: ‘Everything’s in play’
Ovechkin needs 27 goals to pass Wayne Gretzky’s career total ... “With him, I feel like nothing’s impossible,” added defenseman Rasmus Sandin. Strome has drawn an assist on 12 of the ...
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In his second year at the helm, head coach Spencer Carbery has transformed the Capitals into a monster. They rank first in ...