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Ovechkin vs. Gretzky: See how two of the great NHL careers compare
The countdown is on with Alex Ovechkin just 16 goals from overtaking Wayne Gretzky ... So how did Gretzky and Ovechkin get there? Combine consistent all-star play with health and longevity ...
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 18 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season ...
Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3
Ovechkin scored with 53 seconds remaining in the first period, taking a centering pass from Martin Fehervary and flicking it past Ivan Fedotov.