Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals

Unreal timing of Alex Ovechkin’s 878th Capitals goal sparks wild buzz
It’s only a matter of time before we witness National Hockey League history by Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who is on the cusp of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 career goals.
The Alex Ovechkin & Empty-Net Goals Debate; Capitals Defend Captain, Explain Why ENGs Aren't Easy & His Importance At 5-on-6
It marked his sixth empty-net goal of the year and his 25th of the season overall, putting him just 17 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history. He's also
Ovechkin scores 878th career goal into empty net with 0.1 seconds left as Capitals beat Panthers 6-3
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3.
Ovechkin scores goal No. 878, Capitals hold off Panthers
WASHINGTON – Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th NHL goal in the Washington Capitals 6-3 win against the Florida Panthers at Capital One Arena on Tuesday.
Alex Ovechkin Is Already the Great One—When There’s No Goalie
The Washington Capitals’ star is just 17 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, thanks in large part to an avalanche of goals scored into an empty net.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Scores again Saturday
His tally Saturday was the 877th of his career, putting him 17 away from tying and 18 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goals record.
Ovechkin scores No. 877 for Capitals in OT loss to Jets
Ovechkin, who is 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s all-time record (894), tied the score 4-4 at 12:21 of the third period, scoring on a slap shot from just inside the blue line that went in off Connor Hellebuyck ’s glove. It was Ovechkin’s 24th goal of the season.
Despite Alex Ovechkin scoring his 877th goal, the Capitals lose to the Jets 5-4 in overtime
Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night in a showdown of the top two teams in the NHL that lived up to that billing.
Jets edge Capitals in OT despite Ovechkin's 877th goal
Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 18 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
Alex Ovechkin scored goal No. 876 on Thursday night against the Ottawa Senators. The Washington Capitals captain is now 19 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky for the NHL's all-time goals scored record.
NHL roundup: Jets trip Caps 5-4 in OT, overshadow Ovechkin goal
Alex Ovechkin scored the 877th goal of his career to move 18 away from breaking the NHL record, but the Washington Capitals lost 5-4 in overtime to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday night in a showdown of the NHL's top two teams that lived up to the billing.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 17 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has ...
Alex Ovechkin has been role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia
With the yellow skate laces and tinted visor, the goal celebrations and gap-toothed smile, Alex Ovechkin became a role model ...
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Watch: Alex Ovechkin notches 25th goal of season as time expires
In hockey, everything counts until the clock hits triple-zeros. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin notched a literal ...
Capitals, Flyers coming off dramatically different results
In their most recent games, the Washington Capitals and Philadelphia Flyers experienced a whirlwind of emotions in -- of all moments -- the final second.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Tracking his chase to catch Wayne Gretzky
We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to ...
Florida Panthers at Washington Capitals: How to watch, time, channel
The defending champion Florida Panthers will visit the Capital One Arena on Tuesday night to play the Washington Capitals.
Alex Ovechkin’s 2026 Olympic hopes dim as IIHF extends Russian ban
The ban, a response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, means it’s decreasingly likely the Capitals star will get to play in the ...
Alex Ovechkin inches closer to history as Caps double up Panthers
Lars Eller and Nic Dowd each scored a goal early in the third period and captain Alex Ovechkin added career goal No. 878, ...