WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to NHL history after the "Great 8" reached a fitting number in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. Ovechkin scored his 888th goal ...
Hockey fans have their eyes trained on Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin every time he's on the ice and that's for good reason.
The goal gave Ovechkin his 21st straight season with at least 20 goals, a milestone he has reached in every NHL season he has played. Francis recorded 20 or more goals in 20 of his 23 NHL seasons, ...
Washington captain, who is in final year of contract, uncertain of future after longtime teammate traded to Ducks ...
Ovechkin was tied with Hockey Hall of Famer Ron Francis with 20 20-goal campaigns, and is now behind only Gordie Howe, who finished his own Hall of Fame career with 22 seasons with at least 20 goals.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal and needs four to pass Wayne Gretzky's record. Highlights from win vs. Bruins.