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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight now 25 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 868 goals after scoring 15 in the first 18 games this season. He needs 27 to set a new record.
Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Washington’s captain moved closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 career goals. Ovechkin was 25 back with 46 games remaining in the regular season.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Scores in Return
It didn't take long for Alex Ovechkin to make an impact for the Washington Capitals in his return to the lineup. After a month and a half on Injured Reserve due to a fractured fibula, the captain of the Capitals played nearly 15 minutes against the Toronto Maple Leafs and helped the team secure a 5-2 victory.
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin to return from injury in Toronto
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, and the Capitals will face the Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as Capitals beat the Maple Leafs
Ovechkin played his first game since he fractured his left fibula Nov. 18 in a game against the Utah Hockey Club.
SI:AM | Where Alex Ovechkin’s Pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s Goals Record Stands Now
But Ovechkin left that Nov. 18 game against the Utah Hockey Club with what the team initially described as a lower-body injury. An X-ray revealed a broken left fibula, bringing his pursuit of Gretzky’s record to a screeching halt.
The Caps survived without Alex Ovechkin. To thrive, they need him.
The Capitals’ encouraging performance without Alex Ovechkin proves that they are a good team — and that they will probably reach new heights when he returns.
Alex Ovechkin takes part in a full Capitals practice. He could return Saturday at Toronto
Alex Ovechkin could return to the Washington Capitals lineup when they visit the Toronto Maple Leafs in their first game back from the NHL’s Christmas break.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Lost No Time Resuming Record Chase
Ovechkin scored an empty-net goal late in the third period, helping the Capitals secure a 5–2 victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena and bagging his 869th career goal, leaving him just 25 shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894.
Ovechkin inches closer to Gretzky with 870th goal
Alex Ovechkin is now 25 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals.
Bruins preview: Alex Ovechkin back for Washington, which was scoring in bunches even without him
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Alex Ovechkin injury update: Capitals captain scores in return from broken leg
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin returned to action Saturday night from a broken leg, resuming his run at Wayne Gretzky's goal record and trying to aid his team's run toward the top record ...