Pro Hockey Talk

Ovechkin surpassed 40 goals this season for the 14th time — two more than Gretzky and the most in league history. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th

In signature dramatic fashion, Ovechkin scored the 894th goal of his career — and second of the game — to tie Gretzky’s NHL record and set off a wild celebration among his Washington Capitals teammates on the ice and in the stands. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with his 894th goal

The playoffs are six games away, but the Capitals first want to make sure Ovechkin gets the record all to himself. … [Read more...] about Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky are tied at 894 goals. Ovechkin can break the record Sunday

The Penguins captain surpassed the mark first set by Gretzky, who finished all but his 20th and final NHL season in 1998-99 averaging a point a game. … [Read more...] about Sidney Crosby breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record with his 20th season averaging a point per game

The 32-year-old McIlrath has two assists in 11 games this season. He was set to become an unrestricted free agent after the season. … [Read more...] about Capitals sign defenseman Dylan McIlrath to a two-year, $1.6 million contract