Capitals, Alex Ovechkin and NHL

Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record with Capitals
Trying to retool on the fly by putting younger talent around Ovechkin and their older core, the Capitals signed Strome to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on July 14, 2022, followed by a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million average annual value) on Feb. 3, 2023.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 31 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is grow closer to becoming 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 edges closer to all-time goals lead as Caps rout Blues
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to add to his historic goal total and power the visiting Washington Capitals past the St. Louis Blues 8-1 on Saturday.
Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season, Lindros says
That is certainly true. Ovechkin scored two goals in the Washington Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday to give the forward 863 goals for his NHL career, 31 shy of Gretzky’s career mark of 894. He has scored 10 goals in his first 14 games this season. It took him 45 games to reach double-digits in goals last season.
Alex Ovechkin with a Goal vs. St. Louis Blues
Alex Ovechkin (Washington Capitals) with a Goal vs. St. Louis Blues, 11/09/2024
Ageless Alex Ovechkin excelling as Capitals face Avalanche
Alex Ovechkin has drawn a lot of attention in his quest for Wayne Gretzky's goal-scoring record. Ovechkin is 31 behind The Great One and he is still scoring at an impressive clip at age 39.
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Alex Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
Nov 6, 2024; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8 ... whose final seven ...
Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and Washington Capitals are off to hot start
Dec 13, 2022; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring his 800th ...
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Alex Ovechkin career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
There is only one name left for Alex Ovechkin to catch atop the NHL all-time goal leaderboard, and it's the greatest one of them all. One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season ...
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NHL legend Alex Ovechkin hits 700 assists in Washington Capitals’ win over Vegas Golden Knights
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin reached 700 career assists ... ll get the same number,” he said afterwards according to NHL.com. “Yeah, it’s pretty big number.
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How many NHL records does Ovechkin hold?
Selected as first overall pick by the Washington Capitals in the 2004 NHL Entry draft now serving as the captain for them. Ovechkin has had an inspirational journey in the NHL and has broken ...
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Alex Ovechkin is scoring and helping teammates and the Washington Capitals are off to a hot start
(AP) — Alex Ovechkin approached linemates Dylan Strome ... games to get on pace to catch and pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL career goals mark before the end of the season — and Washington ...