Ovechkin, Capitals to resume play with Gretzky goals chase

Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
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Reigning MVP Nathan MacKinnon was the 4 Nations Face-Off MVP and is leading the league in scoring this season. Leon Draisaitl, who won MVP in 2019-20, is four points back and has nine game-winning goals. Former MVP and 2023-24 runner-up Nikita Kucherov is also in the race.
Ovechkin, Capitals to resume play with Gretzky goals chase as main event
Ovechkin will resume play when the Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby (a game-time decision after returning from playing for Canada at 4 Nations) at PPG Paints Arena on Saturday (3 p.m. ET; ABC, ESPN+, SN360, TVAS) with 879 goals in his 20 NHL seasons.
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Yet Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is closing in on that Gretzky record. The Capitals drafted him with the first overall pick in the 2004 NHL Draft and he has been in the NHL since
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The New York Islanders have a big decision to make with big center Brock Nelson, a pending unrestricted free agent who seems unlikely to re-sign. They are four points back of the second and final wild-card spot in the East, and 82-year-old general manager Lou Lamoriello's uncertain future makes it impossible to know what will happen with Nelson.
Ovechkin back at practice with Capitals, set to resume Gretzky goals chase
Heading into the Capitals’ final 27 games, Ovechkin has 879 goals during his 20 NHL seasons, including 26 goals in 39 games this season, leaving him 16 from breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s League record of 894. Ovechkin insisted that record wasn’t on his mind during the break, though.
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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 16 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is inching closer to an NHL scoring record that many thought was unbreakable. The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin resumes Gretzky chase with Capitals visiting Penguins
Alex Ovechkin continues his pursuit of the all-time goals record when the Capitals (36-11-8) travel to face the Penguins (23-25-9) in the third of four games between the two teams this season. Ovechkin has 26 goals (17 assists,
Penguins coach Mike Sullivan gives final update on Sidney Crosby’s status for game vs Alex Ovechkin’s Caps
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Capitals vs. Penguins FREE STREAM today: Where to watch NHL, Ovechkin, Crosby
The NHL returns from the 4-Nations Face-Off with a juicy matchup between two icons of the sport. The Capitals-Penguins game is available on multiple streaming services for free.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin training with 'mystery partner' during 4 Nations break
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Lace ’em tight, Washington: Alex Ovechkin and the Caps are in full pursuit
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Alex Ovechkin looking for hot finish, Penguins resume play vs. Capitals
Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals resume their season with a rivalry game against the host Pittsburgh Penguins on Saturday.
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Sidney Crosby vs. Alex Ovechkin: The key stats you need to know in NHL rivalry history
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Ovechkin Refreshed & Recovered After Break, Ready For Big Back Half With Capitals: 'He's Serious About Putting Himself In A Good Spot'
The Capitals captain enters the final part of the season just 16 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record.