Ovechkin returns, great chase for Gretzky's NHL goals record resumes
Ovechkin’s goal, for the record, was his 60th empty netter, the most in NHL history. More importantly, it brought him to within 25 goals -- of any kind -- of matching Gretzky’s mark of 894, a chase the entire hockey world will be watching for the remainder of the season.
Alex Ovechkin back with Capitals after missing 16 games, resumes pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record
The Capitals captain has not played since suffering the injury during a collision with Jack McBain of the Utah Hockey Club on Nov. 18. At that time, Ovechkin was leading the NHL in goals with 15. As he returns, he sits nine goals behind league leader Leon Draisaitl of the Edmonton Oilers.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How close is Capitals star to Wayne Gretzky's record?
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Ovechkin has 869 career goals. How close is Alex Ovechkin to Wayne Gretzky's goal record? Ovechkin needs 26 goals to break Gretzky's record
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.
Capitals' Alexander Ovechkin Returns, How Far Away is He From Gretzky Record?
Now, things get a bit more challenging if Ovechkin plans to make history in 2024-25. He currently stands at 868 career goals, leaving him with 27 to go in order to slide into clai
Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin to return from injury in Toronto
Ovechkin, who suffered a broken left fibula in November, and the Capitals will face the Maple Leafs on Saturday night.
Alex Ovechkin injury update: Capitals captain to return Saturday from broken leg
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is ready to resume his chase of Wayne Gretzky's goal record after missing 16 games with a broken leg.
Alex Ovechkin scores in return from injury as the Capitals defeat the Maple Leafs 5-2
Expert recap and game analysis of the Washington Capitals vs. Toronto Maple Leafs NHL game from December 28, 2024 on ESPN.
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