Alex Ovechkin's NHL record chase provides a Capitals connection for Washington and Moscow

Alex Ovechkin became the focus of the NHL's opposing changing rooms shortly after his debut in 2005.

Leonard, Ovechkin bond as ‘Gr8 Chase’ overshadows rookie’s first week

Capitals rookie Ryan Leonard wasn't born yet when Alex Ovechkin was drafted in 2004. He was only eight months old when the Russian scored his first two goals in his NHL debut in 2005.

Alex Ovechkin's NHL record chase provides a Capitals connection for Washington and Moscow

Reminders of Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record are all over Washington and the surrounding suburbs of the nation’s capital.

Ovechkin Nears Record, but Hurricanes Clinch in Win - The Southern Maryland Chronicle

The Carolina Hurricanes secured their seventh consecutive Stanley Cup Playoffs berth with a decisive 5-1 victory over the Washington Capitals at Lenovo Center on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. While Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, bringing him within three of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, the Hurricanes’ dominant performance overshadowed the milestone, driven by two goals from Jackson Blake and a strong team effort.Carolina (46-24-4) clinch…

Here's An Incredible Stat As Alex Ovechkin Closes In On NHl Scoring Record

Alex Ovechkin is now just three goals from passing Wayne Gretzky to top the NHL's all-time goal-scoring list, and as the Washington Capitals schedule winds down to just seven games, it's looking more and more like he'll hit the mark this season.SIGN UP for The Daily OutKick. New Look, Same Attitude.Ovechkin pulled within a hat trick of the record Wednesday night in a bloodbath in multiple senses against the Carolina Hurricanes.That was the Caps'…

The Carolina hockey players won the duel of the best teams of the Eastern Conference and confirmed a place in the playoffs. They eliminated Washington 5-1, and Alexander Ovechkin scored the only goal for the Capitals, which is even closer to the shooting record.