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Erie Otters react to Alex Ovechkin's quest to become the NHL's all-time goal scorer
Three Erie Otters discuss Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin being on the cusp of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's NHL record 894 career goals.
The Final Countdown Begins For Alex Ovechkin's NHL Goals Record Chase
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is getting oh-so-close to breaking The Great One's NHL goals record. Could he even do it in fewer games than Gretzky?
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 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.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Has Advice for Future Russians in NHL
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin opens up about the future of Russian stars in the NHL and gives a key piece of advice.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 16 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is inching closer to an NHL scoring record that many thought was unbreakable. The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin training with 'mystery partner' during 4 Nations break
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin will be in Miami during the NHL break for the 4 Nations Face-Off -- and he's not ...
NHL News: Capitals star Alex Ovechkin drops bold warning to fellow Russian, Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin sent a strong message to fellow Russian, Philadelphi Flyers rookie Matvei Michkov, ...
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Ovechkin chase of Gretzky stirs memories for his 1st NHL coach with Capitals
Gretzky scored 51 goals that season -- the first of his nine 50-goal seasons, an NHL record he shares with Ovechkin and Mike ...
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: ...
NHL Quarter-Century team: Penguins' Sidney Crosby, Capitals' Alex Ovechkin highlight roster of league's best
Over the last 25 years, the NHL has only continued to get more skilled and more entertaining. Today, we're going to celebrate ...
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Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia
With the yellow skate laces and tinted visor, the goal celebrations and gap-toothed smile, Alex Ovechkin became a role model ...
In The NHL, Hitting Takes Its Toll. At 39, Alex Ovechkin Is Still Throwing His Weight Around — And Loving It
Even at 39 years old, Ovechkin still likes to get physical. The 6-foot-3, 238-pound winger knows that a hit can lead to a ...
After Alex Ovechkin broke his leg, some fans lashed out at a Utah Hockey Club player
No one wanted to see Alexander Ovechkin get hurt. But, such is the National Hockey League. The last time Utah Hockey Club ...