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NHL, Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky

NHL makes stunning Alex Ovechkin update amid Capitals star’s Wayne Gretzky pursuit

The Washington Capitals took care of business on Saturday afternoon in the nation’s capital city, defeating the New York Rangers by a 7-4 final score. And doing the game, the ageless Alex Ovechkin continued his pursuit of history.

Detroit News · 1d

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.

The Associated Press on MSN · 1d

Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record

Alex Ovechkin moved another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring on Marc-Andre Fleury again.

Rangers, Washington Capitals and Ovechkin

Hosted on MSN · 4h

Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from missing the previous 16 because of a broken left leg.

National Hockey League · 6h

Ovechkin gets No. 872, Capitals score 7 against Rangers

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd NHL goal, moving within 23 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, to help the Washington Capitals to a 7-4 win against the New York Rangers at Capital One Arena on Saturday.

Newsday · 3h

Rangers had some answers, but not enough in loss to Washington Capitals

The Rangers had come into Washington having stopped a four-game losing streak Thursday in Madison Square Garden against Boston. But they couldn’t build on it, and with the loss, the Rangers (17-20-1) have now failed to win consecutive games since they won three straight from Nov. 14-19.

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Capitals' Ovechkin Scores Another Goal to Pull Within 23 of NHL All-Time Record

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period of the Capitals' 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on ...

Breakaway On SI on MSN1h

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Chasing Another Goal Record

Alex Ovechkin has been a force with the Washington Capitals this season, no matter if a fractured leg took him out of the lineup for over a month. Ever since re ...

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How to watch Capitals vs. Rangers on TV or streaming on Saturday, January 4

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National Hockey League1d

Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York ...

TheHockey Writers8h

Islanders Should Take Lessons From Blues, Capitals & Golden Knights’ Rebuilds

It will not be easy to rebuild, but it is better for the Islanders to try to right the ship and fail than to not try at all.

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Rangers vs Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Saturday’s NHL Game

The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals are clicking on all cylinders, and their high-powered offense is poised to ...

Field Level Media on MSN1d

Rangers ride rare momentum into clash with Capitals

The New York Rangers started the new calendar year with a much-needed win. Now they'll look to keep it going when they visit ...

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Chychrun Feeling At Home With Capitals; Will He Stay Long Term? 'From Top To Bottom, This Organization Has Been Phenomenal'

Jakob Chychrun is feeling right at home with the Washington Capitals. The 26-year-old, who was acquired at the start of free ...

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