Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky

After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894.
Legendary former Oilers coach and general manager Glen Sather recently shared his surprisingly harsh opinion that he doesn't ...
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL. Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of The Great One is approaching its final stage.
One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is Ovechkin's chase to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record. The Great One's mark of 894 has stood for over nearly three decades, and it ...
Gretzky has held the record since scoring his 802nd goal on March 23, 1994, to pass Howe. He added 92 more before retiring in 1999 after a total of 1,487 games over 20 seasons.
It was at "Wally's Coliseum," as the Gretzky family nicknamed the backyard rink, that the Great One began his journey to NHL superstardom -- skating countless miles and playing hundreds of games from ...