1999 — Wayne Gretzky ends his NHL career at Madison Square Garden with an assist, setting up a second-period goal as his New York Rangers fall to Pittsburgh 2-1 in overtime. Before the game, NHL ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record Friday night with two scores against the Chicago Blackhawks. "The Great One" was in the building, with festivities ...

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's career goal leader on Friday night – a mark that once seemed insurmountable and earned Gretzky the nickname The Great One. The Great Eight ...

Washington Capitals captain and NHL living legend Alex Ovechkin is set to enter the final year of his contract with the Capitals next season. After becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has spent more than a week as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer and will have one ...

Alex Ovechkin's historic 895th goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, was celebrated with a unique tradition. Janet Gretzky ...

Some sporting records seem otherworldly in that no matter what technological or scientific advancements may be made, they ...

After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has passed Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894, scoring No. 895 against the ...

The Canadiens are returning to the playoffs for the first time since reaching the Stanley Cup Final in 2021. That team was ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...

Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky was put on hold when he suffered a broken fibula in a Nov. 18 game against Utah. He missed 16 games, which cost him a shot at a record 10th 50-goal season and cast doubts ...

Wayne Gretzky has addressed questions over his politics following his public friendship with President Donald Trump, who ...