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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight now 25 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 868 goals after scoring 15 in the first 18 games this season. He needs 27 to set a new record.
SI:AM | Where Alex Ovechkin’s Pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s Goals Record Stands Now
But Ovechkin left that Nov. 18 game against the Utah Hockey Club with what the team initially described as a lower-body injury. An X-ray revealed a broken left fibula, bringing his pursuit of Gretzky’s record to a screeching halt.
NHL Nugget: Wayne Gretzky Becomes Fastest Player To 50 Goals This Day In 1981
Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Milestone Monday heads to Dec. 30, 1981, when Wayne Gretzky had a night to remember with the Edmonton Oilers. Gretzky scored five goals against the Philadelphia Flyers to reach the 50-goal mark in 39 games, shattering an NHL record in the process.
Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Wayne Gretzky’s Record in Weekend Return to Capitals Lineup
NHL superstar Alex Ovechkin is 25 goals short of Wayne Gretzky's record after two goals this weekend for the Washington Capitals.
Ovechkin inches closer to Gretzky with 870th goal
Alex Ovechkin is now 25 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals.
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Gretzky, Savard, Pang talk importance of Winter Classic at Fan Festival
Gretzky, Pang and Savard began by talking about their experiences playing outdoors. Gretzky told the story of when he was ...
Ex-Trudeau adviser casts doubt on Canadian PM's future after Trump floats Wayne Gretzky idea
A former adviser to Canadian Prime Minister Trudeau had a grim outlook on the world leader's political future after President ...
Trump urges Wayne Gretzky to run for Canadian prime minister as Justin Trudeau could be on the brink of losing power
In a Christmas Day message, past and future president Donald Trump said he urged Wayne Gretzky to run for prime minister of ...
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Can returning Alex Ovechkin still catch Wayne Gretzky this season? Teammates: ‘Everything’s in play’
Ovechkin needs 27 goals to pass Wayne Gretzky’s career total, and he’s got 48 games left on the Capitals’ schedule to try ...
Wayne Gretzky's wife shares Trump post floating NHL legend as Canadian prime minister
President-elect Trump floated Wayne Gretzky as the prime minister of Canada and it appeared his wife was watching as she ...
Trump trolls Canada in Christmas message by claiming ex-hockey star Wayne Gretzky should be PM – or governor
President-elect says hockey great ‘had no interest, but I think the people of Canada should start a DRAFT WAYNE GRETZKY ...
Trump trolls Trudeau by promising Canucks he’ll lower taxes if Canada becomes ‘51st state’ — and backs hockey legend Wayne Gretzky as PM
Trudeau flew to Mar-a-Lago last month and dined with Trump amid the 45th president’s threat to impose a 25% tariff on ...