Alexander Ovechkin has supplanted Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goal scorer. Let that sink in for a moment, because even a few years ago, did it seem possible that anyone, from any era ...

Washington Capitals star, Alexander Ovechkin, has officially surpassed the goal record set by Wayne Gretzky in 1999. Gretzky achieved the record in 1,487 games, and Ovechkin broke it in 1,487 games.

Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin broke the longstanding NHL record for goals scored Sunday, eclipsing the mark set by legend Wayne Gretzky more than 25 years ago.

You get to a certain age, and it occurs to you how old you are. Things you use to mark time − I saw Wayne Gretzky when he was 20, and I saw Alexander Ovechkin when he was 20 − can lead to ulcers.

Mr Gretzky’s most impressive record—total points, which combines goals and assists—faces no threat whatsoever from Ovi. Mr Gretzky had 2,857 career points. Mr Ovechkin is sitting on 1,619.

Alexander Ovechkin currently has 892 career NHL goals, which puts him just two goals short of tying Wayne Gretzky, who holds the NHL record.

Alexander Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's all-time leading scorer on Sunday - almost a decade after claiming it would be 'impossible' to do so. The Washington Capitals legend ...

Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of The Great One is approaching its final stage. Ovi needs just 22 goals to overtake Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer with 895.

ESPN + is planning five exclusive alternate telecasts known as “the OviCast” as viewers track the Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record. The first special ...

Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal on Friday, tying NHL legend Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals scored in league history.