Alex Ovechkin has four goals in five games since returning from a broken leg. The Washington Capitals captain now has 19 this ...

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period of the Capitals' 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on ...

Copyright 2025 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal ...

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Minnesota Wild, Thursday, Jan. 2, 2025, in Washington.

Wayne Gretzky (894) 2. Alex Ovechkin (873) 3. Gordie Howe (801) 4. Jaromir Jagr (766) 5. Brett Hull (741) 6. Marcel Dionne (731) 7. Phil Esposito (717) 8. Mike Gartner (708) 9. Mark Messier (694 ...

Ovechkin has a chance at breaking the record in 2024-25. He needs more than 40 goals on the season, which is entirely possible for the Russian sharpshooter. The Great 8 has stayed healthy for ...

Alex Ovechkin had a goal and an assist, Ethen Frank got his first NHL goal and the Washington Capitals beat the Nashville ...

FILE - Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick ...

The Great 8 sits second on the all-time scoring list only behind The Great One.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck as Minnesota Wild defenseman Declan Chisholm (47) defends during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Jan. 2 ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 873 goals and needs 22 to set a new record.