Jan 16, 2025 · Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of The Great One is approaching its final stage. Ovi needs just 22 goals to overtake Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer with 895. Not only is...

Jan 9, 2024 · 1989 — LA Kings center Wayne Gretzky becomes NHL’s all-time leading scorer in combined regular season & playoff points; 4 assists in 5-4 home win over Edmonton brings his total to 2,011, 1 more than Gordie Howe.

"August 9, 1988: The day that Canada's favourite hockey son, Wayne Gretzky, was traded to the LA Kings. We take a comprehensive look at the deal that shook the hockey world and an entire nation...

Wayne Douglas Gretzky CC (/ ˈɡrɛtski / GRET-skee; born January 26, 1961) is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player and former head coach. He played 20 seasons in the National Hockey League (NHL) for four teams from 1979 to 1999.

Apr 18, 2024 · In 82 percent of the 1,487 regular-season games Wayne Gretzky played, he had at least one point. "That's like a batter hitting .400 lifetime," Red Wings coach Scotty Bowman says.

Jan 17, 2025 · He moves one closer to Wayne Gretzky. Officially at 874 goals, 20 more to tie, 21 more to pass him. Last night, an overtime winner, looking like vintage Alex Ovechkin. Frank Seravalli: It never...

6 days ago · Alexander Ovechkin 's chase for Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record is now down to the final 20 tallies. The Washington Capitals captain potted an empty-net goal to shore...

Jan 27, 2024 · Wayne Gretzky signs a 21-year contract with the Edmonton Oilers, then of the World Hockey Association, at centre ice Jan. 26, 1979, before a game against the Cincinnati Stingers.

Dec 10, 2024 · As Alex Ovechkin inches closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record, the "Great One” has shared both encouragement and a bit of forewarning for the Washington Capitals star.

Mar 23, 2020 · Gordie Howe, Gretzky's idol growing up, scored his 801st and final NHL goal on April 6, 1980, just eight days after his 52nd birthday. It was a mark that seemed almost impossible to beat,...