Wayne Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin vocal on historic record chase

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin makes surprising revelation about pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin had a shocking admission about Wayne Gretzky amid pursuit of his NHL scoring record.
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,
Gretzky believes 'it's just a matter of time' when Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record
Gretzky, who retired in 1999 after 20 NHL seasons, has long contended that Ovechkin has a good chance to break his goal record. It's become more real, Ovechkin has narrowed the gap between them in recent seasons and the 39-year-old left wing began this season within striking distance, needing 42 goals.
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.
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,
How far is Alex Ovechkin from Wayne Gretzky’s goals record at the start of the 2024-25 NHL season?
Going into the 2024-25 NHL season, Ovechkin has 853 career goals, which puts him in second behind the Great One. Washington’s captain needs 41 goals to tie Gretzky and 42 to break the record and stand alone.
Wayne Gretzky makes his thoughts on Alex Ovechkin crushing 894 NHL goal record crystal clear
Wayne Gretzky has made it clear that he fully supports Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of breaking his NHL goal-scoring record of 894 goals.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin hits NHL milestone amid Wayne Gretzky record chase
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has 700 assists in his career, another milestone on his way to Wayne Gretzky's goal record
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?
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.
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.
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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