Capitals are the top team in the East after getting Alex Ovechkin the NHL career goals record

Cal Ripken Jr. can appreciate Alex Ovechkin breaking the unbreakable record

WASHINGTON — The definition of the word “unbreakable” changed last week when Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin overtook Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history, completing a 20-year quest to unseat hockey royalty from his throne. Ovechkin, 39, captured the continent’s attention as he closed in on the feat. Gretzky had held the record since surpassing Gordie Howe in 1994 before retiring with 894 goals in 1999. Among those follo…

Alex Ovechkin’s historic goal chase reignites debate over NHL’s greatest natural scorer

Alex Ovechkin surpasses Gretzky's all-time goals record, sparking debate about the NHL's greatest scorer. NY Post columnist Larry Brooks weighs in on the legacy and significance of the achievement.

Regular-season goals complete for Capitals

WASHINGTON — Getting Alex Ovechkin the NHL goals record was a major motivator for the Washington Capitals over the past month. That came Sunday when he scored the 895th of his career.

Calls Mount Against Capitals Owner for Alex Ovechkin’s Ceremony Despite Wayne Gretzy’s Six-Figure Request

On Sunday, April 6, Alex Ovechkin’s Gr8 Chase finally ended. After an entire season of anticipation, Ovi broke Wayne GRetzky’s coveted 894-goal record in front of a bustling home crowd inside Capital One Arena. As if that wasn’t impressive enough, owner Ted Leonsis put things into perspective. “He’s almost 40 years old, and he missed 15 games with a broken leg,” said Leonsis. “I mean, it’s honestly unheard of,” the Capitals’ owner added. Natural…

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Capitals are the top team in the East after getting Alex Ovechkin the NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record, and the Washington Capitals clinched the top spot in the Eastern Conference the following game.