Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How far is Capitals star behind Wayne Gretzky's record?
And if things continue to go well this season, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and Washington Capitals are off to hot start
Ovechkin has five goals in his past four games to get on pace to catch and pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL career goals mark before the end of the season — and Washington has won eight of 11.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
And once again, Alex Ovechkin has played a huge role in helping the Caps get out of the gates fast, and he accomplished something that hasn't been seen in the NHL in over 40 years. Ovechkin has already racked up six goals and seven assists in 10 games,
Alex Ovechkin tallies twice, powers Capitals past Rangers
Alex Ovechkin scored twice for the Washington Capitals in a 5-3 win against the visiting New York Rangers on Tuesday.
Ovechkin scores twice, sparks Capitals to win against Rangers
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored two first-period goals in the Washington Capitals’ 5-3 win against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena on Tuesday. Ovechkin has 857 goals and is 38 from passing Wayne Gretzky (894) for the most in NHL history. He had two goals this season entering the game.
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a...
Alex Ovechkin approached linemates Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas after the second game of the Washington Capitals' season to do some film study.
Red-hot Alex Ovechkin is a major reason Washington Capitals are off to great start
The Capitals have won eight of their first 11 games with one of the most potent offenses in the league. They’re averaging more than four goals a game.
Capitals off to a hot start with Alex Ovechkin scoring, helping teammates
Alex Ovechkin approached linemates Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas after the second game of the Washington Capitals’ season to do some film study.
Alex Ovechkin Could Break Gretzky’s All-Time Goals Record In 2024-25
With seven goals in his first 11 games, Alex Ovechkin is comfortably on track to reach 895 career goals this season as ...
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Ovechkin closing in on Gretzky’s record with current goal streak for Capitals
Although Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals' first seven games, it was clear to Carbery this was not going to be ...
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Alex Ovechkin shares text messages he’s gotten from Wayne Gretzky as he chases goal record
Gretzky has held the record since since March 23, 1994, when he leaped over his idol Gordie Howe (801). Ovechkin is hoping to ...
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Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and has 2 assists as the Capitals beat the Canadiens 6-3
Alex Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal and had two assists, and the Washington Capitals beat the Montreal Canadiens 6-3 ...
Takeaways: Ovechkin, Capitals Thrill For Big Halloween Win Over Canadiens
WASHINGTON — For a Halloween matchup, there weren't too many thrills to start Thursday's matchup between the Washington ...
Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week for scoring 5 goals in 4 games
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start. The Washington Capitals’ 39-year-old captain was named the NHL’s First Star of the ...
McMichael, Ovechkin power surging Capitals past Blue Jackets 7-2
Connor McMichael struck twice, Alex Ovechkin scored his 859th career goal and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus ...
What's Making The Capitals First Line So Good? Time In The Film Room With Ovechkin And Good, Old-Fashioned Instinct
Following the Washington Capitals' third game of the season, Alex Ovechkin called Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas into the ...