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Capitals, Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky

ClutchPoints · 11m

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 · 1h

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,

National Hockey League · 1d

Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York Rangers in the opening round of the Stanley Cup Playoffs last season. The Capitals had already chosen which direction they were headed nearly two years before, though.

Boldy scores in shootout to lift Wild past Capitals

The Associated Press on MSN · 5h

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 Capitals beat the struggling New York Rangers 7-4.

National Hockey League · 5h

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 Capital One Arena on Saturday.

The Washington Post · 1d

Boldy scores in shootout to lift Wild past Capitals after Ovechkin gets No. 871

Marco Rossi tied it in the third period, Matt Boldy scored the shootout winner and the Minnesota Wild rallied to beat the Washington Capitals 4-3 after Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to breaking

Jan 4 New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals

Associated Press · 10h

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

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Hosted on MSN · 6h

NHL Predictions: Jan 4 New York Rangers vs Washington Capitals

Welcome back to NHL Predictions. Each day, Last Word on Hockey takes a look at the games that are scheduled and offers insight and analysis to help predict who will be victorious in head-to-head matchups.

CBSSports.com · 1d

Rangers ride rare momentum into clash with Capitals

The New York Rangers started the new calendar year with a much-needed win. Now they'll look to keep it going when they visit the Washington Capitals on Saturday afternoon.

Breakaway On SI on MSN5m

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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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 ...

TheHockey Writers7h

Islanders Should Take Lessons From Blues, Capitals & Golden Knights’ Rebuilds

It will not be easy to rebuild, but it is better for the Islanders to try to right the ship and fail than to not try at all.

Covers1d

Rangers vs Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Saturday’s NHL Game

The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals are clicking on all cylinders, and their high-powered offense is poised to ...

Hosted on MSN1d

NHL Season Insights: Capitals Surpass Expectations

Washington Capitals have excelled, New York Rangers face challenges. Rangers and Predators have been the two biggest disappointments.

Pro Hockey Rumors on MSN2d

Breakout defenseman open to signing extension with Capitals

The Capitals as a team are far more sound defensively, but Chychrun has nonetheless proved a strong contributor and ...

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Capitals, Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky

Boldy scores in shootout to lift Wild past Capitals

Jan 4 New York Rangers vs. Washington Capitals

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