Wayne Gretzky Reveals Early Origin of 'The Great One' Nickname originally appeared on Athlon Sports. As unbelievable as it sounds, Wayne Gretzky was “The Great One” way before he legitimately became ...

"The moment that all Rangers fans have only dreamed about, I'm going to show you right now." After Neil Smith said those words on July 21, 1996, the Rangers' President and General Manager at the time ...

Alex Ovechkin tied the NHL record for most career goals, putting him side-by-side with The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals star scored the history-tying goal — the 894th of his career — on ...

It was an emotional day, April 18, 1999, when hockey legend Wayne Gretzky, "The Great One," retired a Ranger, with his final game at Madison Square Garden. Gretzky was held scoreless by the Pittsburgh ...

Wayne Gretzky’s name is often synonymous with greatness on the ice, but his impact extends far beyond goals and assists. In Canada, Gretzky has come to represent something larger: a symbol of national ...

WASHINGTON — Wayne Gretzky witnessed Alex Ovechkin scoring his 893rd goal to move one back of tying his NHL record, as the Canadian great made his first in-person appearance during this chase. Gretzky ...

NEW YORK (AP) — The only player in NHL history who has been teammates with Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin chuckled. Mike Knuble loves the stat that Gretzky has more assists than any other hockey ...

One of the great records in NHL history seems set to fall, with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closing in on the goal-scoring record set by Wayne Gretzky during an incredible 20-year career.

Connor McDavid is arguably the brightest star in the NHL. The Edmonton Oilers captain is a four-time NHL All-Star. He's also a prolific scorer, winning the Art Ross Trophy five times as the player ...

Highway 403 divides the city of Brantford, Ont., into two halves. Drivers exiting to the right can then hang another right on Walter Gretzky Blvd. and arrive at a multi-rink sports complex, ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) is greeted by Wayne Gretzky during a ceremony after he scored his 895th career goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against New York ...