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Alex Ovechkin moves a goal closer to Gretzky

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NHL makes stunning Alex Ovechkin update amid Capitals star's Wayne Gretzky pursuit

Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has now moved within 23 goals of catching Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.

USA TODAY Sports on MSN · 2h

Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: How close is Capitals star to Wayne Gretzky's record?

Utah Hockey Club. He returned on Dec. 28 and has scored goals in four of his first five games back. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals,

The Washington Post · 1d

Alex Ovechkin moves a goal closer to Gretzky, but Caps fall in shootout

Washington blows a pair of leads in a 4-3 loss even as Alex Ovechkin pulls within 24 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s hallowed goals record. The Minnesota Wild has had the Washington Capitals’ number over the past three seasons,

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The Hockey News on MSN · 10h

Capitals vs. Rangers Preview: Line Combinations, Stats, Storylines To Watch

WASHINGTON — Following a disappointing shootout loss to the Minnesota Wild, the Washington Capitals shook things up in a big way, and are hoping those changes reignite a spark across the lineup as they play host to the New York Rangers. Here's everything to know before puck drop at noon.

Associated Press · 1d

How to watch Capitals vs. Rangers on TV or streaming on Saturday, January 4

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Yahoo! Sports · 6h

Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers - Game Highlights

Watch the Game Highlights from Washington Capitals vs. New York Rangers, 01/04/2025

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Capitals' Ovechkin Scores Another Goal to Pull Within 23 of NHL All-Time Record

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period of the Capitals' 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on ...

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Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington ...

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Chasing Another Goal Record

Alex Ovechkin has been a force with the Washington Capitals this season, no matter if a fractured leg took him out of the lineup for over a month. Ever since re ...

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Rangers fail to build on momentum as power play flounders again in loss to Capitals

The mounting losses have eroded nearly every part of the Rangers’ game, even the one that was once a foundational piece of ...

Offense awakens, defense sags and Mark Messier calls out Rangers: 3 takeaways vs. Capitals

The defense — team and individual — was leaky, which isn’t new. And the Rangers’ reliable penalty kill gave up two key goals, ...

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Capitals turn on offense to get past Rangers 7-4

Dylan Strome had a goal and two assists, Alex Ovechkin added his 872nd career goal and the Washington Capitals earned a 7-4 ...

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Ovechkin gets No. 872, Capitals score 7 against Rangers

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd NHL goal, moving within 23 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, to help the Washington Capitals to a 7-4 win against the New York Rangers at ...