Capitals, Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky

Ovechkin moves closer to Gretzky's record as Capitals beat Sharks 5-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star eight away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 887, now seven behind Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the San Jose Sharks to bring him within 7 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. Ovechkin deflected a shot from Martin Fehervary past Georgi Romanov with 9:06 remaining in the third period.
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We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 8 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" scored his final goal on March 29, 1999. "The Great Eight" could very well surpass that mark 26 years later.
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Ovechkin’s record pursuit rekindles memories of the day Gretzky scored 800th, 801st goals in San Jose to tie Gordie Howe.
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Alex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to lead Capitals to a 5-1 win over Sharks
The 39-year-old Russian star remains on pace before the end of this season to pass Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894.
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Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky set to head west
Ovechkin wasn’t ready to talk postgame about being ready for his close-up in the state where Gretzky’s impact is still felt.