Alex Ovechkin's NHL record chase provides a Capitals connection for Washington and Moscow
- Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky's 894 goals to become the NHL's all-time leading scorer, having scored 892 goals in 1,485 games.
- Ovechkin's achievement is celebrated in both Washington and Moscow, with digital and traditional countdowns reflecting national pride.
- Capitals senior VP Amanda Tischler emphasized the community's excitement, noting that many places in Washington will count down to Ovechkin's milestone.
- Dynamo Moscow press secretary Nikita Bakhurov highlighted Ovechkin's continued involvement with the team he played for during the NHL lockout.
31 Articles
31 Articles

Alex Ovechkin's NHL record chase provides a Capitals connection for Washington and Moscow
Reminders of Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record are all over Washington and the surrounding suburbs of the nation’s capital.
Ovechkin Nears Record, but Hurricanes Clinch in Win - The Southern Maryland Chronicle
The Carolina Hurricanes secured their seventh consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs berth with a decisive 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals at Lenovo Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. While Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, bringing him within three of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, the Hurricanes’ dominant performance overshadowed the milestone, driven by two goals from Jackson Blake and a strong team effort.Carolina (46-24-4) clinch…
Here's An Incredible Stat As Alex Ovechkin Closes In On NHl Scoring Record
Alex Ovechkin is now just three goals from passing Wayne Gretzky to top the NHL's all-time goal-scoring list, and as the Washington Capitals schedule winds down to just seven games, it's looking more and more like he'll hit the mark this season.SIGN UP for The Daily OutKick. New Look, Same Attitude.Ovechkin pulled within a hat trick of the record Wednesday night in a bloodbath in multiple senses against the Carolina Hurricanes.That was the Caps'…
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
Ownership
To view ownership data please Upgrade to Vantage