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Alex Ovechkin moves a goal closer to Gretzky

NHL makes stunning Alex Ovechkin update amid Capitals star’s Wayne Gretzky pursuit

The Washington Capitals took care of business on Saturday afternoon in the nation’s capital city, defeating the New York Rangers by a 7-4 final score. And doing the game, the ageless Alex Ovechkin continued his pursuit of history.

Detroit News · 1d

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL career goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky.

The Washington Post · 2d

Alex Ovechkin moves a goal closer to Gretzky, but Caps fall in shootout

Washington blows a pair of leads in a 4-3 loss even as Alex Ovechkin pulls within 24 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s hallowed goals record. The Minnesota Wild has had the Washington Capitals’ number over the past three seasons,

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Associated Press · 13h

How to watch Capitals vs. Rangers on TV or streaming on Saturday, January 4

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Newsday · 5h

Rangers had some answers, but not enough in loss to Washington Capitals

The Rangers had come into Washington having stopped a four-game losing streak Thursday in Madison Square Garden against Boston. But they couldn’t build on it, and with the loss, the Rangers (17-20-1) have now failed to win consecutive games since they won three straight from Nov. 14-19.

Covers · 1d

Rangers vs Capitals Prediction, Picks & Odds for Saturday’s NHL Game

The Eastern Conference-leading Washington Capitals are clicking on all cylinders, and their high-powered offense is poised to prevail over a New York Rangers team still struggling to find its footing.

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Capitals' Ovechkin Scores Another Goal to Pull Within 23 of NHL All-Time Record

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period of the Capitals' 7-4 win over the New York Rangers on ...

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Alex Ovechkin scores his 872nd career goal as the Capitals beat the struggling Rangers 7-4

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal to move 23 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, and the Washington ...

Breakaway On SI on MSN2h

Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Chasing Another Goal Record

Alex Ovechkin has been a force with the Washington Capitals this season, no matter if a fractured leg took him out of the lineup for over a month. Ever since re ...

National Hockey League7h

Ovechkin gets No. 872, Capitals score 7 against Rangers

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd NHL goal, moving within 23 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record, to help the Washington Capitals to a 7-4 win against the New York Rangers at ...

Wild win special teams battle against the NHL’s elite: 3 takeaways vs. Hurricanes

Despite some titans out of their lineup, the Wild defeated the Hurricanes 4-0 and have now won five of their past six games.

TheHockey Writers9h

Islanders Should Take Lessons From Blues, Capitals & Golden Knights’ Rebuilds

It will not be easy to rebuild, but it is better for the Islanders to try to right the ship and fail than to not try at all.

National Hockey League1d

Capitals have retooled roster on fly while Ovechkin closes in on Gretzky

WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals appeared to be at a crossroads after being swept by the New York ...

Field Level Media on MSN1d

Rangers ride rare momentum into clash with Capitals

The New York Rangers started the new calendar year with a much-needed win. Now they'll look to keep it going when they visit ...

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