Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Tracking his chase to catch Wayne Gretzky
We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking his stats
Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The Washington captain has 23 goals this season, with 31 games left. This season, he moved into second place with 20 consecutive 20-goal seasons and set a record for the number of goalies he has scored against in his career.
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Forget breaking Gretzky's record. Could Ovechkin become president of Russia?
The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is not just an NHL superstar with his sights set on Gretzky's scoring record. He is also renowned for loving his native Russia and her people.
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. Ovechkin has 877 goals and needs 18 to break the record. Ovechkin entered the season 42
Another Alex Ovechkin goal highlights Caps’ comeback win over Flyers
Captain gets outscored by fellow Russian Matvei Michkov but moves to within 16 goals of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record in Washington’s win over Philadelphia.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 16 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is 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 scores goal No. 879, stands 16 away from record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move to within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday night.
Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3
Ovechkin scored with 53 seconds remaining in the first period, taking a centering pass from Martin Fehervary and flicking it past Ivan Fedotov.
Lace 'em tight, Washington: Alex Ovechkin and the Caps are in full pursuit
Washington’s hockey star chases Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record the way his team seeks the NHL’s best record: ...
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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 ... putting him on track to break the record this season, as long as he stays healthy. Should he maintain his current scoring rate ...
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Alex Ovechkin breaks the record for most goalies scored on, beating Leevi Merilainen to reach 179
OTTAWA, Ontario — 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 ...