Five charts how Capitals Alex Ovechkin equaled Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.

Alex Ovechkin finally did it. On Sunday afternoon on Long Island, the Washington Capitals star broke Wayne Gretzky’s record ...

Wayne Gretzky's preseason pick was a rematch of the 2024 Stanley Cup Final between the Edmonton Oilers and the Florida ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is poised to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. How he got so close.

Wayne Gretzky was the “Great One” for his dominance on the ice in the high-scoring hockey days of the 1980s, a playmaker who ...

Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.

Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect shot from the place on the ice that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL history. Ovechkin ...

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Alex Ovechkin scored career goal No. 895 on Sunday, breaking one of sports' all-time great records and passing hockey legend ...

Wayne Gretzky wore a No. 9 red pin to honor Detroit Red Wings legend and Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, as Alex Ovechkin scored a record 895th goal.

Wayne Gretzky's 894 goals had been considered unbreakable. Alex Ovechkin moved past him with a goal Sunday against the New York Islanders.