Alex Ovechkin's OT goal was his 874th career goal, putting him 20 away away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894.

By STEPHEN WHYNO AP Hockey Writer WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne ... Nets withstood a frantic Milwaukee comeback attempt down the ...

In the third period between the Capitals and Senators, Alex Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.

Birthday wishes poured in for former NHL superstar Wayne Gretzky, who turned 64 on Sunday. Gretzky’s eldest daughter, Paulina, shared a special message for his father. “Happy birthday to the ...

Hockey legend Wayne Gretzky turned 64 on Sunday. Birthday wishes poured in for arguably the greatest hockey player of all time. His wife, Janet, also penned a special wish for him on Instagram.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is back from his fractured left fibula and resuming his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals ...

The daughter of hockey legend Wayne Gretzky and wife of golf star Dustin Johnson is a big Buffalo fan and was at Sunday’s game. Who knew? Paulina Gretzky looks on on the 13th hole during the ...

Alex Ovechkin will almost certainly break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. Ovechkin began this season with 853 goals — 41 shy of Gretzky’s 894 — and got off to a great start ...

“Leon Draisaitl scored his 29th career goal in the opening 5:00 of a game to pass Connor McDavid (28) and tie Wayne Gretzky for second place on the franchise’s all-time list, which is topped ...

One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is Ovechkin's chase to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record. The Great One's mark of 894 has stood for over nearly three decades, and it was ...

And with that, the Russian sniper is just 20 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. Alex Ovechkin scores his 875th career goal, now 20 shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record ...

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is 20 goals away from making history, as he's on pace to finish with 895 goals, breaking Wayne Gretzky's record for the most all-time. It's no small feat ...