Alexander Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Edmonton Oilers

Oilers allow Alex Ovechkin to try on Wayne Gretzky’s glove and stick, pose with jersey
The Edmonton Oilers allowed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin an opportunity to try on some of Wayne Gretzky’s equipment. After the Capitals finished their practice at Rogers Place on Monday,
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 21 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
Ovechkin did not score in the Capitals' 3–2 win over the Edmonton Oilers on Tuesday. However, he moved within 21 goals of passing Gretzky with No. 874 in his career after scoring the game-winner in overtime against the Ottawa Senators on Thursday. The goal was his 21st this season.
Ovechkin tours Oilers Hall of Fame, focused on catching Gretzky
Alex Ovechkin had a special tour of the Edmonton Oilers Hall of Fame on Monday with an opportunity to try on the gloves and hold the stick that Wayne Gretzky used in the 1980s. The Washington Capitals captain is 21 goals from passing Gretzky for first in NHL history entering the game against the Oilers at Rogers Place on Tuesday (9 p.
Oilers Make Gesture, Let Ovechkin Try On Gretzky's Game-Used Gear As Capitals Captain Chases All-Time Goals Record
As Alex Ovechkin chases down Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, the Edmonton Oilers made quite a gesture toward the Washington Capitals captain. Ovechkin and the Capitals are visiting Edmonton for the first game of a lengthy Canadian road swing,
NHL News: Capitals star Alex Ovechkin shares his thoughts after record performance vs Senators
Alex Ovechkin made no secret of his feelings when reacting to his historic goal in the Washington Capitals' win over the ...
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Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
There is only one name left for Alex Ovechkin to catch atop the NHL all-time goal leaderboard, and it's the greatest one of them all. One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is ...
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Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894. Ovechkin ...
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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 21 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one ...
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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 874 goals and needs 21 to set a new record. Ovechkin entered the ...
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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin becomes third NHLer to register 20 20-goal seasons
Playing in his 20th NHL season, Ovechkin now has 873 goals and 709 assists for 1,582 points in 1,453 career regular-season games. The 39-year-old winger is now 22 goals away from breaking Wayne ...
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Alex Ovechkin returns with goal for Capitals against Maple Leafs
Dec 28, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates with goalie Charlie Lindgren (79) at the bench after scoring against the Toronto Maple Leafs in the ...
With OT goal, his 874th, Ovechkin scores on goalie No. 179
Alex Ovechkin broke one NHL record and in the process moved a step closer to another Thursday night. The Washington Capitals ...
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin rips power-play strike for goal No. 871 against Wild
If you started watching the Washington Capitals season on Thursday, there would be little to indicate captain Alex Ovechkin had missed 40 days and 16 games with a fractured left fibula.