Strome boosting Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s NHL goals record with Capitals
Trying to retool on the fly by putting younger talent around Ovechkin and their older core, the Capitals signed Strome to a one-year, $3.5 million contract on July 14, 2022, followed by a five-year, $25 million contract ($5 million average annual value) on Feb. 3, 2023.
Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more
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.  Ovechkin began the 2024-25 season with 853 goals and now has 863.
Alex Ovechkin Could Break Wayne Gretzky’s Goal Record in Early 2025
Alexander Ovechkin has scored 10 goals in 14 games. The Washington Capitals captain could overtake Gretzky's scoring record this season.
Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season, Lindros says
That is certainly true. Ovechkin scored two goals in the Washington Capitals’ 8-1 win against the St. Louis Blues on Saturday to give the forward 863 goals for his NHL career, 31 shy of Gretzky’s career mark of 894. He has scored 10 goals in his first 14 games this season. It took him 45 games to reach double-digits in goals last season.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 31 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is grow closer to becoming 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.
NHL Roundup: Ovechkin scores twice to lead Capitals to blowout win over Blues
Washington’s Alex Ovechkin and Connor McMichael each scored two goals Saturday night, sparking the Capitals to an 8-1 victory over St. Louis.
Pro hockey is a young man’s game, unless you’re Alex Ovechkin
At 39, Alex Ovechkin remains a relentless goal scorer, and his teammates ‘don’t think there’ll ever be anybody like him again ...
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Can the Maple Leafs Stop Ovechkin & the Capitals?
After a disappointing 3-0 loss to the Ottawa Senators, the Toronto Maple Leafs will look to bounce back as they visit the ...
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Chris Tanev believes Auston Matthews could eventually surpass Alex Ovechkin in career goals
Toronto Maple Leafs defenceman Chris Tanev believes that Auston Matthews could one day overtake Alex Ovechkin as the NHL’s ...
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Strome Credits Backstrom As He Thrives In Role As Ovechkin's Center: 'Lots To Learn From Him'
The 27-year-old has taken over as Alex Ovechkin's center and has assisted on all 10 of Ovechkin's goals to open the ...
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Nashville Predators lose 3-2 to Capitals after career goal No. 861 for Alex Ovechkin
The Nashville Predators lost 3-2 to the Washington Capitals on Wednesday night after Alex Ovechkin's go-ahead goal in the ...
For Alex Ovechkin, a historic record chase comes to the forefront
Through 12 games, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has eight goals and is on a five-game scoring streak.
Alex Ovechkin edges closer to all-time goals lead as Caps rout Blues
Alex Ovechkin scored twice to add to his historic goal total and power the visiting Washington Capitals past the St. Louis ...
Ovechkin scores his 861st career goal as the Capitals hand the struggling Predators another loss
Alex Ovechkin scored the go-ahead goal midway through the third period to reach 861 in his career and help the Washington ...
Washington Capitals' Top Center Rips Off Bust Label As Ovechkin's Helper
Washington Capitals center Dylan Strome needed time and three NHL teams to develop into a force. But his three seasons with ...