Alexander Ovechkin, Kraken and Wayne Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 875 of career, Seattle Kraken shutout 3-0 by Capitals
The Seattle Kraken were entirely outmatched by Alexander Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals in a 3-0 loss as Ovechkin moved one goal close to Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894.
Ovechkin moves within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, Capitals beat Kraken 3-0
Alex Ovechkin moved within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with an empty-netter, helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday night for their sixth straight victory.
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. 875 on January 23, Ovechkin now needs just 20 goals to pass Gretzky for the NHL’s record.
Ovechkin moves within 20 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record , Capitals beat Kraken 3-0
helping the Washington Capitals beat the Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Friday night for their sixth straight victory. Ovechkin scored his 22nd goal of the season to push his career total to 875.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin sits 20 goals from passing Wayne Gretzky after latest tally vs. Kraken
Gretzky and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman told Monumental Sports Network in December that they both plan on traveling with the team as Ovechkin approaches the record. "I think whe
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 20 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is already one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward already has a ton of records on the NHL history books, but there's one more still to go that could put him in the pantheon of all-time greats.
Alex Ovechkin scores as Caps shut out Kraken
Alex Ovechkin scored his 875th career goal, an empty-netter with 3:28 remaining, as the streaking Washington Capitals defeated the host Seattle Kraken 3-0 on Thursday.
Alex Ovechkin scores 875th NHL goal
Alex Ovechkin scores in the third period and is now 20 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky on the NHL's all-time list.
The Washington Post2d
Capitals muzzle the Kraken, and Alex Ovechkin inches closer to history
SEATTLE — In many of their recent wins, a standout goaltending performance has kept the Washington Capitals afloat while they turned in middling efforts on the offensive end of the ice.
National Hockey League2d
Ovechkin scores 875th career goal, Capitals shut out Kraken
SEATTLE -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 875th career goal and 22nd of the season, and the Washington Capitals pushed their win ...
Seattle Times3d
Alex Ovechkin scores No. 875 as Kraken shut out by league-leading Capitals
Just twenty goals to go for Alex Ovechkin ... Still, it looked like the Kraken would survive another promising Capitals chance early in the second period when Seattle defenseman Adam Larsson ...
Capitals look to keep win streak going, visit the Kraken
BOTTOM LINE: The Washington Capitals seek to continue a five-game win streak with a victory against the Seattle Kraken. Seattle has a 21-24-3 record overall and an 11-10-3 record in home games. The ...
Sportsnet5d
'Sucks for him, good for us': Ovechkin candid about McDavid suspension
Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin discusses the suspension ... keep him out of the lineup until Jan. 27 against the Seattle Kraken, with defenceman Matthias Ekholm going so far ...
The Farmville Herald3d
Capitals vs. Kraken Injury Report Today – January 23
When the Washington Capitals square off against the Seattle Kraken on Thursday at 10:00 PM ET, will Connor… Will Alexander Ovechkin Score a Goal Against the Kraken on January 23? On Thursday ...