Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record

Ovechkin chase of Gretzky stirs memories for his 1st NHL coach with Capitals
Gretzky scored 51 goals that season -- the first of his nine 50-goal seasons, an NHL record he shares with Ovechkin and Mike Bossy. He retired in 1999 as not only the NHL's all-time leader in goals, but also assists (1,963) and points (2,857).
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 16 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is 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.
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.
Takeaways: Ovechkin Moves Within 16 Of Gretzky, Chychrun & Lindgren Help Capitals Overcome Flyers
Alex Ovechkin continued his chase of Wayne Gretzky, Jakob Chychrun had the game-winning goal and an assist and Charlie Lindgren came up big when he had to en route to a 4-3 win. H
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 16 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 — then with the New York Rangers — reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
Alex Ovechkin on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin has 879 goals and needs 16 to break the record.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 873 in chase for Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the Nashville Predators to bring him within 21 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin Continues Remarkable Season in Capitals 4-3 Win Over Flyers
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to shatter records on his way to Wayne Gretzky's all-time regular season goal record.
Alex Ovechkin is just 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record; check out how to get his gear
Alex Ovechkin has been regarded as one of the best goal-scorers of this generation. However, he is well on his way to breaking the previously unbeatable record of 894 career goals set by The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The best part? He can break that record this season.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to four games vs. Flyers
Alexander Ovechkin is on one of his trademark heaters. The Washington Capitals captain scored his fourth goal in as many games with a first-period tally to tie things up 1-1 with the Philadelphia Flyers.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin sends fans into frenzy as Wayne Gretzky chase heats up
In the third period between the Capitals and Senators, Alex Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.
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