A leap year ploy could have altered hockey history as Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s ‘unreachable’ goal record
As Alex Ovechkin closes in on what some considered one of the most unassailable records in NHL history – Wayne Gretzky’s 894 ...
Nikola Jokić does the unbelievable (and loses), plus Ovechkin’s perfect storm
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Ovechkin scores, needs 4 more to pass Gretzky for NHL record, and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3
Ovechkin gave the Capitals a 2-0 lead with about four minutes left in the first period, pushing a cross-crease pass from ...
Alex Ovechkin’s greatest feat? Mixing ordinary with extraordinary on the way to NHL immortality
His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.
Carolina Hurricanes have front-row seat to ‘Gr8 Chase,’ but hope to watch it from afar
Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goal-scoring record has captivated NHL audiences, including those sitting ...
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Bruins aim to keep Alex Ovechkin scoreless in visit from Caps
Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of becoming the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer continues and a just-signed college star could ...
It's OK, no one remembers who gave up the record-breaking goal
What do Wade Flaherty, Charley Hodge, and Kirk McLean have in common?All three were on the wrong end of record-breaking ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Voices Concerns Amid Worrying Trend
Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to NHL history on Sunday, scoring his 890th career goal in the Washington Capitals ’ 8–5 ...
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Around the NHL: Ovechkin honors Marc-Andre Fleury, Oilers’ McDavid, Stars’ Seguin close to returning
In one of the classiest moves you’ll ever see, after the conclusion of the Washington Capitals-Minnesota Wild game on March ...
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Alex Ovechkin had classy gesture for opposing player
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin and Minnesota Wild goalie Marc-Andre Fleury are long-time rivals, but that was put ...
The race to 895: How Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky took different paths to goal-scoring greatness
Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 goals, long considered unbreakable, is now under threat by Alex Ovechkin. The two legends, ...
NHL Reacts to Alex Ovechkin's Unexpected Gesture After Capitals-Wild
"The respect these two have for each other 🤝 Alex Ovechkin and the @Capitals initiated a handshake line after the game and ...