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.
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 weeks after he fractured his left fibula Monday night against the Utah Hockey Club in Salt Lake City.
Alex Ovechkin likely out 4-6 weeks with a broken left leg — pausing his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record
Alex Ovechkin has a broken left fibula and is expected to be out four to six weeks, an injury that pauses the Washington Capitals captain’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record.
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.
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 the Vegas Golden Knights one to reme
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 records must come to an end, as the Capitals star approaches his all-time goals mark. Gretzky said the NHL is in a great place and believes getting youth involved is key to the league's growth.
Caps fall to 0-2 without Alex Ovechkin after a 3-2 loss to the Devils
Washington got the opening goal but fell behind by two and could not rally past New Jersey at Capital One Arena.
Devils legend is bummed Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin’s goal chase is on pause
When the Devils visit the Capitals on Saturday night, they’ll do so with no chance of aiding Washington captain Alex Ovechkin’s chase for the all-time scoring record. That’s because Ovechkin, who stormed out to 15 goals in 18 games and trails Wayne Gretzky by 26 for a share of the lead,
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.
Alex Ovechkin is expected to miss 4 to 6 weeks with broken left leg
The Capitals updated their captain's status Thursday after he was evaluated upon returning from a three-game trip.
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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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NHL EDGE stats: Capitals outlook after Ovechkin injury
The Capitals are 13-4-1 in their first 18 games, and Ovechkin was leading the NHL lead in goals (15) and the top-ranked ...
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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 ...