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How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Entering the 2024-25 season, Ovechkin needed 42 goals to break Gretzky’s record of 894 career tallies. After scoring goal No. 875 on January 23, Ovechkin now needs just 20 goals to pass Gretzky for the NHL’s record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 20 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.
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.
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 Goal Tracker: Follow His Journey to NHL History
Stay updated on Alex Ovechkin's incredible goal-scoring journey with our live tracker, stats, and milestones as he chases NHL history and records here.
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Ovechkin, Matthews light it up as Leafs win in Washington
The latter angle went decisively to Matthews’ Maple Leafs, a 7-3 romp to counter two recent losses, while the Capitals remain in danger of missing the dance again. Ovechkin added two goals in ...
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Alex Ovechkin scores in OT, breaks record for goalies scored against as Capitals beat Senators 1-0
Ovechkin's goal was the 874th of his career, moving him within 20 of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and he broke a league record by scoring against his 179th goaltender. Jaromir Jagr scored against ...
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Wild mastery on the road continues in comeback win over Caps
Ovechkin continued his relentless assault on the NHL record book on Thursday, beating Fleury in the second period for career goal 871. But the Minnesota goalie had the last laugh, thwarting ...