Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Alex Ovechkin Could Break Gretzky’s All-Time Goals Record In 2024-25
With seven goals in his first 11 games, Alex Ovechkin is comfortably on track to reach 895 career goals this season as captain of the revitalized Washington Capitals.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How far is Capitals star behind Wayne Gretzky's record?
And if things continue to go well this season, Ovechkin can reach a milestone once thought unreachable.From NFL plays to college sports scores, all the top sports news you need to know every day.
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start
Ovechkin taking it into his own hands by reviewing game tape with younger teammates is something coach Spencer Carbery called “leadership 101.” Protas said it has been very helpful, and it doesn't hurt that the advice came from a superstar with Ovechkin's resume.
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,
Wayne Gretzky Supports Capitals' Alex Ovechkin in Goal Race
The Washington Capitals have built a solid 5-1-0 start to kick off the 2024-25 season. After a surprise appearance in the 2024 Stanley Cup Playoffs, the Capital
Alex Ovechkin scores his 858th goal and is on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's record this season
Nine games into the Washington Capitals' season, Alex Ovechkin is scoring at a rate that would put him past Wayne Gretzky as soon as this spring. Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal Thursday night against the Montreal Canadiens,
Alex Ovechkin tallies twice, powers Capitals past Rangers
Alex Ovechkin scored twice for the Washington Capitals in a 5-3 win against the visiting New York Rangers on Tuesday.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 855, climbing closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time mark
On Wednesday, Ovechkin notched career goal No. 855, helping seal a Capitals' 6-3 victory over the Philadelphia Flyers. The future Hall of Famer now needs only 39 goals to tie and 40 goals to jump ahead of Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history (894).
Rangers lose to Capitals as Alex Ovechkin scores twice
The first period was probably the Rangers’ worst period of the season. They were outscored 3-1, outshot 19-5, lost 16 of 23 faceoffs and were turning the puck over in really bad situations. Ovechkin had goals at 3:23 and 5:10, and Connor McMichael had the other goal for Washington, with Will Cuylle getting the Rangers goal.
Alex Ovechkin scores twice as the Capitals beat the Rangers 5-3
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored career goals 856 and 857 less than two minutes apart, and the Washington Capitals beat the New York Rangers 5-3 on Tuesday night in a back-and-forth showcase of the sport.
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a...
Alex Ovechkin approached linemates Dylan Strome and Aliaksei Protas after the second game of the Washington Capitals' season to do some film study.
McMichael, Ovechkin power surging Capitals past Blue Jackets 7-2
Connor McMichael struck twice, Alex Ovechkin scored his 859th career goal and the Washington Capitals defeated the Columbus ...
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Longtime rivals Ovechkin, Crosby join Necas as NHL's three stars of the week
Washington Capitals left-wing Alex Ovechkin, Carolina Hurricanes centre Martin Necas and Pittsburgh Penguins centre Sidney ...
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NHL nationally televised games for week of Nov. 4
Each Monday throughout the 2024-25 NHL season, ESPN and NHL Network analyst Kevin Weekes will provide fans with a guide of ...
Takeaways: Capitals Run Out Of Gas, Fall To Hurricanes In Tough Matchup
The Capitals, coming off the first game of a back-to-back couldn't keep up with the Hurricanes, who hadn't played since ...
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 ...
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Blue Jackets drop second straight at Washington
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin had a goal and two assists in his third straight multipoint game, helping the Washington Capitals ...