Ovechkin, NHL and Capitals

Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record with Capitals
Trying to retool on the fly by putting younger talent around Ovechkin and their older core, the Capitals signed Strome to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on July 14, 2022, followed by a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million average annual value) on Feb. 3, 2023.
Alex Ovechkin Could Break Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record in Early 2025
Alexander Ovechkin has scored 10 goals in 14 games. The Washington Capitals captain could overtake Gretzky's scoring record this season.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin pulls off rare NHL feat last seen in 1980-81
And once again, Alex Ovechkin has played a huge role in helping the Caps get out of the gates fast, and he accomplished something that hasn't been seen in the NHL in over 40 years. Ovechkin has already racked up six goals and seven assists in 10 games,
Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season, Lindros says
That is certainly true. Ovechkin scored two goals in the Washington Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday to give the forward 863 goals for his NHL career, 31 shy of Gretzky’s career mark of 894. He has scored 10 goals in his first 14 games this season. It took him 45 games to reach double-digits in goals last season.
NHL Star Power Index: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on goal-scoring tear, Hurricanes' Martin Necas heating up
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Alex Ovechkin nears another epic NHL record with 176th victim vs. Canadiens
Washington Capitals star left winger Alex Ovechkin comes closer to another NHL record with 176th goal scored on a different goalie.
Hockey Hall of Famer makes his feelings known on Alex Ovechkin chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring record
Alex Ovechkin, seemingly on a nightly basis, inches closer and closer to breaking the all-time goal-scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 31 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is grow closer to becoming 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 more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
Alex Ovechkin with a Goal vs. St. Louis Blues
Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) with a Goal vs. St. Louis Blues, 11/09/2024
Pro hockey is a young man’s game, unless you’re Alex Ovechkin
At 39, Alex Ovechkin remains a relentless goal scorer, and his teammates ‘don’t think there’ll ever be anybody like him again ...
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Chris Tanev believes Auston Matthews could eventually surpass Alex Ovechkin in career goals
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev believes that Auston Matthews could one day overtake Alex Ovechkin as the NHL’s ...
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Maple Leafs face tall task vs. Alex Ovechkin, Capitals
The power-play conversion was one of two tallies on the night for Ovechkin, who has 863 career goals as he continues to ...
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Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start, and so are the Washington Capitals. Ovechkin is scoring at a pace that could get him ...
Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week for scoring 5 goals in 4 games
Alex Ovechkin is off to a hot start. The Washington Capitals’ 39-year-old captain was named the NHL’s First Star of the ...
Ovechkin Bestows New Nickname On Strome; How The Capitals Center Became 'Zini' In The Locker Room
Over the last few weeks, Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who has found his scoring touch with 10 goals in 14 games ...
Ovechkin, McMichael each scores twice as Capitals skate to 8-1 victory over the Blues
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory ...
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Ovechkin-Crosby rivalry still going strong 20 years later
Crosby and Ovechkin will mark their 20th season of playing against each other when the Penguins (5-8-2) visit the Capitals (9 ...