Alex Ovechkin using NHL record chase to raise money for cancer research
Washington Capitals star captain Alex Ovechkin is turning his pursuit of the NHL record for goals scored into a fundraiser for pediatric cancer.
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin to aid cancer research with each goal - ESPN
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is 11 goals away from making NHL history and breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. Starting Wednesday, every goal Ovechkin scores in that quest — and for the rest of his career — will raise funds toward pediatric cancer research.
Ovechkin scores 884th career goal to move 10 away from tying Gretzky's NHL record
Alex Ovechkin scored the 884th goal of his NHL career late in the Washington Capitals' 3-1 loss to the red-hot Tampa Bay Lightning on Saturday, moving 10 away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record.
Alex Ovechkin scores 884th goal, 10 back of Wayne Gretzky - ESPN
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored the 884th goal of his NHL career to move 10 away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record.
Ovechkin reaches 30-goal mark for NHL-record-extending 19th time
Alex Ovechkin has reached 30 goals in a season for the 19th time in his 20-year NHL career, adding to the league record he set last season with his 18th.
Alex Ovechkin nets three, now 13 goals shy of NHL record - ESPN
WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin scored his 880th, 881st and 882nd career goals to record a hat trick and move 13 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record and give the Washington Capitals a 7-3 victory over Connor McDavid and the Edmonton Oilers on Sunday, moving back atop the league standings.
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NHL teams will be taking a break in the middle of February for the 4 Nations Face-Off tournament, featuring star players from each team playing for the United States, Canada, Sweden and Finland.
Alex Ovechkin Set Another NHL Record As He Chases All-Time Goal-Scoring Mark
Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Greetzky's all-time goals record, and he pulled within 21 goals of passing the Great One with an overtime game-winner on Thursday night against the Ottawa Senators.