Raised in Moscow within the Soviet sports system by parents who were accomplished athletes, Alex Ovechkin was given every ...

The Washington Capitals superstar continues to close in on Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 career NHL goals.

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Since October 29, 2023, Backstrom has been unable to lace up his skates and join Ovechkin on the ice, transforming him into a mere spectator. Despite these challenges, he has been unwavering in his ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 889 goals and needs five to tie and six to break the record. Ovechkin entered ...

Alex Ovechkin's race toward Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record has captured the attention of the entire hockey world. But ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 35th goal of the season, breaking the NHL record. He is now only seven ...

Alex Ovechkin is now five goals away from tying and six from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record after scoring in Winnipeg ...

Five charts how close Alex Ovechkin is to overtaking Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.

ARLINGTON, Va. – In a perfect world, Nicklas Backstrom still would be riding shotgun alongside Alex Ovechkin, setting up his ...