Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century. It's a number that was seemingly ...

1921 — The NHL champion Ottawa Senators beat the Pacific Coast Hockey Association champion Vancouver Millionaires 2-1 to win the Stanley Cup 3 games to 2. 1937 — Byron Nelson shoots a 283 to win the ...

The Athletic has live coverage of Alex Ovechkin’s journey to break Wayne Gretzky’s career goal record. Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin made NHL history on Sunday, scoring the 895th goal of ...

One of the great records in NHL history seems set to fall, with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closing in on the goal-scoring record set by Wayne Gretzky during an incredible 20-year career.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Wayne Gretzky witnessed Alex Ovechkin scoring his 893rd goal to move one back of tying his NHL record, as the Canadian great made his first in-person appearance during this chase.