Washington Capitals, Gretzky and Ovechkin

Ovechkin moves within 19 goals of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring in Capitals’ OT loss
Alex Ovechkin moved within 19 goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring on a late power play in the Washington Capitals’ 5-4 overtime loss to the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
Takeaways: Ovechkin Moves Within 16 Of Gretzky, Chychrun & Lindgren Help Capitals Overcome Flyers
Alex Ovechkin continued his chase of Wayne Gretzky, Jakob Chychrun had the game-winning goal and an assist and Charlie Lindgren came up big when he had to en route to a 4-3 win. Here are all the takeaways from the victory,
Ovechkin scores goal No. 879, Capitals rally past Flyers
WSH@PHI: Ovechkin rips a sniper, finding twine for No. 879 PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th NHL goal and the Washington Capitals rallied for a 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.
Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers
Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday night.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to four games vs. Flyers
Alexander Ovechkin is on one of his trademark heaters. The Washington Capitals captain scored his fourth goal in as many games with a first-period tally to tie things up 1-1 with the Philadelphia Flyers.
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Ovechkin Speaks On Capitals Goaltending Tandem, Thrilled For Thompson After Extension & Hopes Lindgren Also Re-Signs
Ovechkin also took the time to praise Charlie Lindgren, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent at the end of the season and expressed his desire for the team to extend him, too.
Canucks hold Ovechkin in check, beat Washington 2-1 to end Capitals’ winning streak at 6
Quinn Hughes scored twice and the Vancouver Canucks beat NHL-leading Washington 2-1 on Saturday night, keeping Capitals star ...