Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scores 887th career goal to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby put his name right next to Wayne Gretzky today with the latest accomplishment of ...

Ovechkin’s record pursuit rekindles memories of the day Gretzky scored 800th, 801st goals in San Jose to tie Gordie Howe.

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 ...

Connor McDavid just continues to follow in the footsteps of Edmonton Oilers great and Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's ...

Connor McDavid factored on both of the Oilers goals on Thursday and became the third player to reach the 60-assist mark this season.

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Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers has matched Wayne Gretzky's record by achieving 60 or more assists in nine consecutive ...

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Crosby doesn't think about it much, but he is on pace to pass Gretzky's record for most consecutive NHL seasons averaging a ...

Wayne Gretzky, known as 'The Great One,' redefined hockey from 1978 to 1999 through skill and team play. His trade to the Los ...