Wayne Gretzky Praises Alex Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin's quest to break Wayne Gretzky's coveted NHL record on hold after brutal injury
Alex Ovechkin was on pace to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer this season, but a broken fibula has put his quest for history on hold.
Alex Ovechkin's injury amidst Wayne Gretzky record hunt left NHL fans distraught
On Monday, Ovechkin was pulled in the third period from the Washington Capitals’ game against the Utah Hockey Club due to an injury. Ovechkin and Jack McBain collided knee-on-knee in the middle of the ice on accident and the Capitals forward had to be helped off the ice after the hit.
Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 866 goals after scoring 13 in the first 17 games this season. He needs 29 to set a new record.
Alex Ovechkin scores two more goals, ties NHL goalie record before apparent leg injury
The 39-year-old Russian scored on Connor Ingram, the 178th different goaltender he’s scored on in his 20-year NHL career. That tied a league record held by Jaromir Jagr.
Wayne Gretzky Praises Alex Ovechkin As He Nears All-Time NHL Goals Record, Hopes To Be ‘The First To Shake His Hand’
Wayne Gretzky admired Alex Ovechkin as the Washington Capitals star approaches his record of 894 NHL goals. Gretzky called Ovechkin and said he hoped to be the first to shake Ovechkin’s hand when the record was broken.
NHL legend Alex Ovechkin was injured in Utah. Here’s how long he’ll be out
Alex Ovechkin will be out for quite sometime. The Washington Capitals announced Thursday that the NHL legend will miss 4-6 ...
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Capitals star Alex Ovechkin expected to miss 4-6 weeks with fractured left fibula
In his 19th season, the 39-year old from Moscow has proven remarkably durable throughout his NHL career, as he had missed ...
Alex Ovechkin injury update: How broken leg affects Capitals, goal record chase
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will miss four to six weeks. What does that mean for the team and his pursuit of Wayne ...
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Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with a broken left leg
Copyright 2024 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck ...
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NHL great Wayne Gretzky says Alex Ovechkin has been ‘exceptional' for hockey as he nears goals record
NHL legend Wayne Gretzky said Alex Ovechkin has been exceptional for the game of hockey. The "Great One" said all ...
Alex Ovechkin out 4 to 6 weeks with fractured fibula: What it means for Capitals, goal record chase
Ovechkin, who is in pursuit of the NHL's all-time goals record, has 15 goals and 10 assists in 18 games played so far this ...
Capitals' Tom Wilson drops sobering take on Alex Ovechkin injury
Capitals forward Tom Wilson opened up about the unfortunate Alex Ovechkin injury after beating the Utah Hockey Club.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Moves Closer to Unique NHL History
The Washington Capitals are having a hot start to the 2024-25 season, but captain Alex Ovechkin made a typical game against ...