Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999.

Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader, and he can pass Gretzky's mark of 894 before the end of ...

Yet Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin is closing in on that Gretzky record. The Capitals drafted him with the first overall pick ...

Ovechkin will resume play when the Washington Capitals visit the Pittsburgh Penguins and Sidney Crosby (a game-time decision ...

Wayne Gretzky does not have the popularity of hockey fans in Canada. Because his ties to Donald Trump do not please many ...

Ken Campbell (@Ken_Campbell27) on X I really believe that like everyone else, Wayne Gretzky is entitled to support whomever ...

The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" ...

Heading into the Capitals’ final 27 games, Ovechkin has 879 goals during his 20 NHL seasons, including 26 goals in 39 games ...

Wayne Gretzky: he’s uncomfortable chatting about himself, and often deflects any praise to other people. Despite his God-given, unbelievable hockey skills, he has always recognized that greatness is ...

Frustrations that Gretzky has not sufficiently supported Canada were voiced by fans online after he appeared as honorary ...

Wayne Gretzky has faced criticism from Canadian fans for his actions during the 4 Nations Face-Off final pre-game ceremonies.