Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 879

Alex Ovechkin Is Already the Great One—When There’s No Goalie
The Washington Capitals’ star is just 17 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, thanks in large part to an avalanche of goals scored into an empty net.
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.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to four games vs. Flyers
Alexander Ovechkin is on one of his trademark heaters. The Washington Capitals captain scored his fourth goal in as many games with a first-period tally to tie things up 1-1 with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Alex Ovechkin's recent hot streak has him on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record this season
With 10 goals since his return to action on Dec. 28 and his recent streak, it's possible we could witness Alex Ovechkin make history in the coming months.
Ovechkin scores goal No. 878, Capitals hold off Panthers
WASHINGTON – Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th NHL goal in the Washington Capitals 6-3 win against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 879, stands 16 away from record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday night.
Alex Ovechkin has been role model for many his whole career, including Wyatt Johnston
Ovechkin has for two decades been a role model for kids watching hockey all around the world, from his homeland in Russia to ...
Unreal timing of Alex Ovechkin’s 878th Capitals goal sparks wild buzz
It’s only a matter of time before we witness National Hockey League history by Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who ...
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Capitals HC explains unusual Alex Ovechkin decision
Head coach Spencer Carbery defended his tactic of throwing out the team's best goal scorer when, typically, teams are looking ...
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Ovechkin gifts Bondra’s grandson signed stick
Ovechkin met with Bondra’s grandson before practice and stopped to take photos with the young fan and give him the gift. Bondra’s grandson, wearing his grandfather’s No. 12 Capitals jersey, wasted no ...
Wednesday's hockey: Ovechkin a role model too; Levshunov 'baffled' by NHL speed
Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin has been a role model his whole career and that goes beyond Washington and Russia.
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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin resumes Wayne Gretzky chase with 875th NHL goal
Alex Ovechkin was held off the scoresheet for nearly 57 minutes ... Ovechkin scored an empty net goal late in the third ...
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Ovechkin scores No. 877 for Capitals in OT loss to Jets
Ovechkin, who is 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s all-time record (894), tied the score 4-4 at 12:21 of the third ...