Alex Ovechkin Could Break Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record in Early 2025
Alexander Ovechkin has scored 10 goals in 14 games. The Washington Capitals captain could overtake Gretzky's scoring record this season.
Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record with Capitals
Trying to retool on the fly by putting younger talent around Ovechkin and their older core, the Capitals signed Strome to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on July 14, 2022, followed by a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million average annual value) on Feb. 3, 2023.
‘He just loves goals’: Inside Alex Ovechkin’s record chase
To see him at work, this strange blend of natural ease and intense concentration, you wouldn't guess that Alex Ovechkin is chasing history. You'd imagine he'd already written it. From teammates to opponents,
17 Things: Strome Quietly Rising Up NHL Ranks, How Ovechkin's Scoring So Much, What To Make Of Dubois & Why This Year's Capitals Are Special
Stats-wise, D..C is thriving. The team is averaging the third-most goals per game (4.21 percent), and its 87 percent success rate on the penalty kill is the fourth-best in the league. Washington also ranks eighth in goals allowed per game (2.86).
Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
Alex Ovechkin scored his 130th career game-winning goal to keep his hot streak going, the Washington Capitals winning and the Nashville Predators losing.
Hockey Hall of Famer makes his feelings known on Alex Ovechkin chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring record
Alex Ovechkin, seemingly on a nightly basis, inches closer and closer to breaking the all-time goal-scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 31 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is grow closer to becoming 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.
Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season, Lindros says
Capitals forward is 31 shy of tying the record after getting 9th, 10th goals of season on Saturday TORONTO -- Eric Lindros says there’s no question that Alex Ovechkin will break Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL all-time goals record.
NHL Roundup: Ovechkin scores twice to lead Capitals to blowout win over Blues
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over St. Louis.
Pro hockey is a young man’s game, unless you’re Alex Ovechkin
At 39, Alex Ovechkin remains a relentless goal scorer, and his teammates ‘don’t think there’ll ever be anybody like him again ...
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Ovechkin, Capitals give kids ‘best day ever’ at Hockey Fights Cancer skate
That was among the many special moments for 11-year-old Cooper Trueblood at the Washington Capitals’ annual Hockey Fights ...
Strome Credits Backstrom As He Thrives In Role As Ovechkin's Center: 'Lots To Learn From Him'
Strome also credited Backstrom for his support as he's found a home in D.C. over the last two and a half seasons. The two ...
Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career and help the Washington ...
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The Daily: Ovechkin’s Chase, Datsyuk’s Big Day
If you’re wondering about the speedy passage of time, there’s this: Lindros played against Ovechkin during the two seasons ...
The Cheat Sheet: Which NHL Players Can You Confidently Drop In Fantasy Hockey?
George Nassios and Jan Levine discuss Alex Ovechkin's odds of breaking the NHL's goal-scoring record this season, players to ...
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Deen’s Daily: 4 Nations Rosters Due Dec. 4; Avalanche Bounceback; Ovechkin Stays Hot
The 4 Nations Faceoff is inching ever so close. It’s not quite the most interesting format but as hockey fans await the 2026 ...