Lindros believes Ovechkin can break Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record this season
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 career goal tracker: How close is the Capitals captain to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
Ovechkin has made scoring goals look easy in the NHL ever since he arrived in North America from Russia. In his rookie season, he put up 52 goals, finishing four shy of the Sharks' Jonathan ...
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Roaring toward Gretzky's record
That leaves him 31 shy of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, a total he could hit as soon as March. Ovie's first goal, which came in the second period, stood as the winner. His second came on the power play early in the third period.
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 Blues 8-1 Saturday.
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.
NHL Star Power Index: Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on goal-scoring tear, Hurricanes' Martin Necas heating up
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Kirill Kaprizov lands atop NHL scoring list as the Wild defeat Anaheim to keep up torrid start
Kaprizov picked up his third point after nudging in a loose puck on the power play (1-for-2) with 2:16 to go for his ...
17 Things: Strome Quietly Rising Up NHL Ranks, How Ovechkin's Scoring So Much, What To Make Of Dubois & Why This Year's Capitals Are Special
Stats-wise, D..C is thriving. The team is averaging the third-most goals per game (4.21 percent), and its 87 percent success ...
Sturm scores lone goal, Blackwood stops 44 shots and Devils edge Sharks 1-0
Nico Sturm scored late in the first period and Mackenzie Blackwood made 44 saves as the San Jose Sharks beat the New Jersey Devils 1-0 on Sunday night.
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NHL roundup: Wild's Kirill Kaprizov extends hot streak
Kirill Kaprizov had two goals and an assist in the Minnesota Wild's 5-2 road win over the Anaheim Ducks on Friday. The Wild ...
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Crosby ‘just really grateful’ for longevity, approaching 600 NHL goals with Penguins
"Just joy," he said. "I mean, you dream of scoring that first goal and it took me a couple games. I had a really good ...
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Alex Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
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Former Ranger Jack Roslovic Is A Scoring Machine With Hurricanes
After a short stint with the New York Rangers, Jack Roslovic is having a monster start to the season with the Carolina ...
Ovechkin scoring another game-winning goal for the Capitals comes as no surprise to the Predators
Alex Ovechkin scored his 130th career game-winning goal to keep his hot streak going, the Washington Capitals winning and the ...
The Wild’s Matt Boldy displays again his penchant for scoring important goals
Boldy scored against Chicago when nobody else could, and he’s had four game-winners this season, leading the NHL.