The countdown is on with Alex Ovechkin just 9 goals from overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's career goal leader – a mark that once seemed unsurmountable and earned Gretzky the nickname The ...

Ontario Premier Doug Ford has defended Wayne Gretzky against criticism for supporting former U.S. President Donald Trump, emphasizing Gretzky's strong love for Canada. Ford highlighted Gretzky's ...

[Photo/Agencies] Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the National Hockey League goals record held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 884 goals and needs 10 to tie and 11 to break ...

ARLINGTON, Va. — Wayne Gretzky was so able to control hockey games from behind the net that the area became known as "Gretzky's office," as he put up more assists than anyone else in NHL history ...

Just like with Gretzky, whose record of 894 goals he is closing in on breaking, Ovechkin's brilliance comes not from one shot but rather the variety with which he has scored over his two-decade ...

Speaking to reporters Tuesday in Toronto after the United States introduced 25-per-cent tariffs on Canada, Ford went to bat for Gretzky. He said he spoke recently to the former NHL superstar who ...

Ottawa (AFP) – Canadian hockey legend Wayne Gretzky is facing backlash at home over his support for US President Donald Trump, who has threatened to use economic force to make Canada the 51st state.

I’m hopeful of that.” With Ovechkin closing in on passing Gretzky but still double digits away, Lightning coach Jon Cooper said before the game, “If he breaks the record tonight, then we did ...