NHL 2024-25 Power Rankings: Week 24
They say that all records are meant to be broken, and this week the NHL world saw one of the biggest changes to the record books in recent memory. While…
Category Archives: Alex Ovechkin
Today in Hockey History: April 7
On this date, the emergency backup goaltender was taken to a whole new level during a Stanley Cup Final game. This was also a big date for extending streaks and…
Canadian Hockey Fans’ Complex Celebration of Ovechkin’s Historic Feat
Yesterday, Alex Ovechkin made history. The Russian forward officially broke Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing record of 894 career goals, scoring his 895th and now holding the title of the NHL’s all-time…
Standouts & Observations of the Season up to This Point for the Capitals
After 77 games in the 2024-25 season, one of the NHL’s biggest surprises is the Washington Capitals. After barely squeaking into the playoffs last season, they are second in the…
Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky’s Goals Record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored a power-play goal against the New York Islanders with 12:34 left in the second period to get career goal number 895 and surpass Wayne Gretzky…
Predicting How Ovechkin Will Break Gretzky’s Record vs. the Islanders
It’s a matter of when, not if, Alexander Ovechkin will set the record as the all-time leading goal scorer. There was genuine surprise that it didn’t happen on Friday (April…
NHL Rumours: Ovechkin, Leonard, Offer Sheets, Zuccarello, Wild
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Alexander Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goals record, and refused to go on the ice with the empty net for the record-breaking goal.…
Alex Ovechkin Scores Goal No. 894, Tying Wayne Gretzky’s Record
Alex Ovechkin’s second goal of the game against the Chicago Blackhawks tonight (April 4) tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in the NHL’s history. His 893rd career goal came…
NHL Rumors: Ovechkin, Capitals, Penguins, Canucks
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, Alex Ovechkin is just three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record. Can he do it this week? Meanwhile, the Pittsburgh Penguins do plan to…
NHL Rumours: Blackhawks, Capitals, Rosen, Trouba, Ovechkin, Fleury
In today’s NHL rumors rundown, the Chicago Blackhawks have signed a pair of high-end prospects out of the NCAA, and other teams, including the Washington Capitals, could be adding significant…