The Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is not just an NHL superstar with his sights set on Gretzky's scoring record. He is also renowned for loving his native Russia and her people.
The Washington Capitals have trailed in the third period in each of their previous two games including Saturday night. Each time captain Alexander Ovechkin scored to lead a comeback.
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season ...
Utah Hockey Club. He returned on Dec. 28 and has scored nine goals since. Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since ...
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