Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 879

Unreal timing of Alex Ovechkin’s 878th Capitals goal sparks wild buzz
It’s only a matter of time before we witness National Hockey League history by Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who is on the cusp of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 career goals.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Tracking his chase to catch Wayne Gretzky
We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to four games vs. Flyers
Alexander Ovechkin is on one of his trademark heaters. The Washington Capitals captain scored his fourth goal in as many games with a first-period tally to tie things up 1-1 with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Ovechkin scores goal No. 879, Capitals rally past Flyers
Ovechkin scored on a one-timer from the inside edge of the right face-off circle at 19:07 of the first period to move within 16 goals of passing Wayne Gretzky 's NHL record of 894. Ovechkin has scored in four straight games and has 26 goals on the season.
Alex Ovechkin Is Already the Great One—When There’s No Goalie
The Washington Capitals’ star is just 17 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, thanks in large part to an avalanche of goals scored into an empty net.
Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3
Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record to help the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3
Ovechkin scores goal No. 878, Capitals hold off Panthers
WASHINGTON – Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th NHL goal in the Washington Capitals 6-3 win against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
Alex Ovechkin's recent hot streak has him on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record this season
With 10 goals since his return to action on Dec. 28 and his recent streak, it's possible we could witness Alex Ovechkin make history in the coming months.
Alex Ovechkin has been role model for many his whole career, including Wyatt Johnston
Ovechkin has for two decades been a role model for kids watching hockey all around the world, from his homeland in Russia to ...
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Capitals HC explains unusual Alex Ovechkin decision
Head coach Spencer Carbery defended his tactic of throwing out the team's best goal scorer when, typically, teams are looking ...
Wednesday's hockey: Ovechkin a role model too; Levshunov 'baffled' by NHL speed
Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin has been a role model his whole career and that goes beyond Washington and Russia.
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Ovechkin scores No. 877 for Capitals in OT loss to Jets
Ovechkin, who is 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s all-time record (894), tied the score 4-4 at 12:21 of the third ...
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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin resumes Wayne Gretzky chase with 875th NHL goal
Alex Ovechkin was held off the scoresheet for nearly 57 minutes ... Ovechkin scored an empty net goal late in the third ...
Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: See how two of the great NHL careers compare
Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL ...
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Ovechkin gifts Bondra’s grandson signed stick
Ovechkin met with Bondra’s grandson before practice and stopped to take photos with the young fan and give him the gift. Bondra’s grandson, wearing his grandfather’s No. 12 Capitals jersey, wasted no ...
Alex Ovechkin’s 2026 Olympic hopes dim as IIHF extends Russian ban
The ban, a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, means it’s decreasingly likely the Capitals star will get to play in the ...