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Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin vocal on historic record chase

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 14h

Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky's record

And if things go well, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable. From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals,

ClutchPoints on MSN · 1d

NHL news: Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin vocal on historic record chase

Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin is only 41 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record — and The Great One wants him to do it. Not only has Gretzky been keeping a close eye on the Russian’s progress over the last couple of years,

Homestand Sports on MSN · 1d

Can Alex Ovechkin Surpass Wayne Gretzky's All-Time NHL Goal Record?

As of today, Alex Ovechkin is 40 goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record. With Ovechkin's goal total set at 29.5 for the 2024-2025 season, can the Great 8 close the gap this year?

National Hockey League · 1d

Gretzky believes 'it's just a matter of time' when Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record

Ovechkin is 41 goals away from surpassing Gretzky with 854 heading into the Washington Capitals' visit to the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Arena on Tuesday (6 p.m. ET; ESPN+, ESPN, SNW, SN1). He has always appreciated that Gretzky said he is rooting for him to break the record.

Alex Ovechkin, Matvei Michkov and Flyers

Philadelphia Inquirer on MSN · 1d

Matvei Michkov honored to go against ‘one of the greatest players ever’ in countryman Alex Ovechkin

Michkov, 19, says he grew up watching "The Great 8," who at 39 years old is just 40 goals shy of the NHL's all-time record. On Tuesday, he will play against him for the first time.

ClutchPoints · 1d

Flyers' Matvei Michkov breaks silence ahead of 1st game vs. Alex Ovechkin

The Flyers and Capitals play on Tuesday, which means Russian rookie Matvei Michkov will face Alex Ovechkin for the first time.

National Hockey League · 2d

Michkov ready for ‘honor’ of facing Ovechkin when Flyers host Capitals

Matvei Michkov is like countless other hockey fans who grew up in Russia idolizing Alex Ovechkin. Michkov, the Philadelphia Flyers rookie forward, will get his first opportunity to see Ovechkin in action in person when the Flyers (1-3-1) host the Washington Capitals (3-1-0) on Tuesday (6 p.

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Alex Ovechkin all-time goals record tracker: Capitals star 40 away from tying Wayne Gretzky

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished players in NHL history.

Hockey Feed on MSN4d

Alex Ovechkin’s wife exposes what it’s really like to date the Great 8

The Washington Capitals have made significant changes to their lineup early into the 2024-25 season, moving Alex Ovechkin to ...

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Flyers fans get a special treat as Alex Ovechkin & Washington Capitals practice at Flyers Training Center

Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals held a training session at Flyers Training Center ahead of their upcoming two game ...

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Alex Ovechkin is shifting to right wing for the Capitals’ second game of the season

Alex Ovechkin is set to play right wing in the Washington Capitals' second game of the season Tuesday against Vegas.

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Capitals Postgame: Alex Ovechkin Calls Tom Wilson 'The Hottest Player In The League' & Praises Offense; Wilson On What's Working

Ovechkin took the time postgame to call out Wilson for his play so far, which included two goals and the overtime winner en ...

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NHL legend Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in Washington Capitals’ win over Vegas Golden Knights

Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists on Tuesday, recording two in a 4-2 win over the Vegas ...

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Nets first goal of season Saturday

Ovechkin scored a goal in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Devils.

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Leafs' Auston Matthews reaches Alex Ovechkin territory with goal vs. Lightning

Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews added another mark to his impressive resume with his goal on Monday night.

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