Alex Ovechkin moves a goal closer to Gretzky

Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky's NHL goals record
WASHINGTON — Coaching Alex Ovechkin for three seasons has normalized his hot pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record for Peter Laviolette. “Not a crazy thing at all,” Laviolette said before his New York Rangers faced Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals on Saturday. “I don’t see him slowing down.”
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At this point, the record falling looks imminent. But when? Now that's an interesting and possibly infuriating question.
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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.
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 870 goals and needs 25 to set a new record.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4
Alex Ovechkin scores on Marc-Andre Fleury for a 28th time to move 24 away from the NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin moved another step closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring on Marc-Andre Fleury again.
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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
Alex Ovechkin moves a goal closer to Gretzky, but Caps fall in shootout
Washington blows a pair of leads in a 4-3 loss even as Alex Ovechkin pulls within 24 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s hallowed goals record. The Minnesota Wild has had the Washington Capitals’ number over the past three seasons,
Ovechkin inches closer to Gretzky's record with another goal
Alex Ovechkin moves closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goalscoring record with this fierce finish vs. the Wild.
Alex Ovechkin Sets Record Against Minnesota Wild's Marc-Andre Fleury
Alex Ovechkin has had a long history with Marc-Andre Fleury. The two played each other again on Thursday night.
Wild win in shootout as Marc-Andre Fleury puts final touch on latest clash with Alex Ovechkin
Marc-Andre Fleury figures Alex Ovechkin probably owes him for helping Ovechkin close in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. After all, no goaltender has been scored on more by the Russian superstar than Fleury,
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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on a run as he chases Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Where does he stand?
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Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.
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Ovehckin is 23 goals back of the all-time leader, meaning Washington's games in late March and April will be must-see TV.
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Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
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Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How close is Capitals star to Wayne Gretzky's record?
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is back from his fractured left fibula and remains red hot in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin entered this season ...