Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne ... new record is set. Gretzky has held the NHL goals record since 1994, when he broke Howe's record by potting his 802nd goal.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals ...

He has racked up nine goal-scoring titles and passed Wayne Gretzky's 894, a record once thought to be unbreakable. Need a break? Play the USA TODAY Daily Crossword Puzzle. He scored in Game No ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has broken the NHL goals record held by Wayne Gretzky ... the same number Gretzky finished with. Gretzky held the record since scoring his 802nd goal ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals not only finished his chase of Wayne ... the same number Gretzky finished with. Gretzky held the record since scoring his 802nd goal on March 23, 1994 ...

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(Fred Greenslade/The Canadian Press via AP) Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals not only finished his chase of Wayne ... goals and 700 assists. Gretzky held the record since scoring his 802nd ...