US EditionSharks update: Celebrini talks Ovechkin, where’s Couture, and a big arrival in San Jose
- Alex Ovechkin, with 886 career goals, is eight away from Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals as the Washington Capitals prepare to play the San Jose Sharks.
- Wayne Gretzky tied Gordie Howe's goal record on March 20, 1994, during a game held at a sold-out San Jose Arena.
- The Sharks, having improved in their third season, made the playoffs under Coach Kevin Constantine when Gretzky tied Howe's record.
- NHL commissioner Gary Bettman will accompany Ovechkin during his chase for Gretzky's record, which is a significant event in the sports world.
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22 Articles
Ex-Sharks goalie explains how Alex Ovechkin’s legend started 30 years ago
SAN JOSE – Former San Jose Sharks goaltender Evgeni Nabokov knew Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin was destined for greatness from the first time he heard about him dominating youth hockey leagues in Moscow nearly 30 years ago. OK, perhaps that’s a stretch. But there was little question that Nabokov, who played for Moscow Dynamo from 1994 to 1997, kept hearing about this big 10-year-old kid who was always around the rink and creating a s…
Marin Independent Journal
Sharks update: Celebrini talks Ovechkin, where’s Couture, and a big arrival in San Jose
SAN JOSE – Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin remembers how excited he was like to play against some of his favorite players, such as Pittsburgh Penguins legend Mario Lemieux and former San Jose Sharks forward Owen Nolan, when he first came to the NHL in 2005. “It was a dream come true,” Ovechkin said Friday at SAP Center. “Playing in the NHL is one thing, but when you play against your idols and big names, it’s always memorable.” Ma…
Chico Enterprise-Record
When San Jose Sharks played host to Wayne Gretzky’s record-tying moment
Alex Ovechkin comes to town in pursuit of one of hockey’s most hallowed records, making a late run at Wayne Gretzky’s NHL mark of 894 goals scored when the Washington Capitals visit the Sharks Saturday afternoon. Ovechkin, 38, has 886 career goals heading to the same site where Gretzky, then with the Los Angeles Kings, caught Gordie Howe in a 6-6 tie with his 800th and 801st goals on March 20, 1994. With 15 games remaining in Washington’s season…
Kings president and former Wayne Gretzky teammate weighs in on 'buzz' surrounding Alex Ovechkin’s historic goal record chase
Los Angeles Kings president Luc Robitaille sees growing excitement as Alex Ovechkin nears his former teammate Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal record. Ovechkin has 886 goals, just nine away from Gretzky’s 894.
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