Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky and Edmonton Oilers

Ovechkin tours Oilers Hall of Fame, focused on catching Gretzky
Ovechkin was also taken up to Gretzky's restaurant, Studio 99 inside Rogers Place, where he posed with one of the many jerseys up on the wall. A memorabilia collector himself, Ovechkin owns a stick given to him by Gretzky when Washington won the Stanley Cup in 2018. It's one of his prized possessions.
Oilers allow Alex Ovechkin to try on Wayne Gretzky’s glove and stick, pose with jersey
The Edmonton Oilers allowed Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin an opportunity to try on some of Wayne Gretzky’s equipment. After the Capitals finished their practice at Rogers Place on Monday,
How many goals away is Alex Ovechkin from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record?
Entering the 2024-25 season, Ovechkin needed 42 goals to break Gretzky’s record of 894 career tallies. After scoring goal No. 874 on January 16, Ovechkin now needs just 21 goals to pass Gretzky for the NHL’s record.
Alex Ovechkin Inches Closer to Wayne Gretzky's Scoring Record With Game-Winner in OT
Alex Ovechkin continues to gain ground on Wayne Gretzky in his pursuit of The Great One's all-time scoring record. The 39-year-old netted his 21st goal of the season during overtime on Thursday against the Ottawa Senators,
Alex Ovechkin pays tribute to Wayne Gretzky while visiting Edmonton Oilers
Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are currently in Edmonton to take on the Oilers tomorrow night, and Ovechkin arrived to Rogers Place a little early to pay tribute to Wayne Gretzky.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL record as he inches closer to Wayne Gretzky
Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has scored goals against more unique goalies than any player in NHL history, passing Jaromir Jagr.
Alex Ovechkin scores overtime winner in Ottawa to close on Wayne Gretzky, push Capitals atop NHL
The 39-year-old winger took a pass from Rasmus Sandin on a 2-on-1 breakaway and fired it past rookie Leevi Merilainen, the record 179th goaltender he's scored on.
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 873 goals and needs 22 to set a new record.
NHL On Tap: Ovechkin continues run at Gretzky when Capitals visit Oilers
Alex Ovechkin continues his run at Wayne Gretzky and the most goals in NHL history with the Capitals (31-10-5) attempting to extend their 10-game point streak (7-0-3). Washington's captain is 21 from breaking Gretzky's record of 894 and goes head to head with Edmonton forward Leon Draisaitl,
Alex Ovechkin Sets Record, Approaching Wayne Gretzky’s 894-Goal Mark
With his overtime goal on Thursday, Alex Ovechkin has now scored against 179 different goalies in his NHL career — more than ...
Ovechkin in awe of Gretzky as he approaches record
As Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin approaches Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record, he took some time to recognize 'The Great One's' accomplishment.
Oilers Make Gesture, Let Ovechkin Try On Gretzky's Game-Used Gear As Capitals Captain Chases All-Time Goals Record
As Alex Ovechkin chases down Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, the Edmonton Oilers made quite a gesture toward the ...
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin's Hilarious Reaction to Connor McDavid's Ban
Pierre-Luc Dubois starred for the Capitals, scoring a goal and assisting another one, while Tom Wilson and Matt Roy also ...