Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record vs. Islanders Alex Ovechkin and his traveling ... It's difficult to ...

"It's just an honor to be living through this," said Tom Wilson, whose pass to Ovechkin led to history on Sunday.

His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.

It was an understandable decision, as Ovechkin's next goal will be a highlight reel ... final two minutes and was agonizingly close to the record-breaking goal, but Knight had other plans.

The decision to cut back on the ceremony ... Interestingly, while there will be an on-ice ceremony of sorts when Ovechkin passes Gretzky's record, the bigger tribute will occur when he sits ...

This era was also defined by Ovechkin's decision to remain in Washington ... with the Capitals -- including his pursuit of Gretzky's record. At that point, he was sixth on the all-time list ...

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record with two tallies against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. He had the opportunity to go for the hat trick and No. 895 with ...

Ovechkin clearly has too much respect for Gretzky, the record, and the sport to secure an easy goal in that moment. And whether you love him or hate him, that decision warrants praise and a tip of ...

As Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record, hockey fans are faced with a decision: how to balance the celebratory aspects of the winger’s historic achievement against ...

Alex Ovechkin wants to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record the right way. The Washington Capitals star had an opportunity to not only score his unprecedented 895th career goal, but do it ...

Alex Ovechkin on Friday scored two goals in his ... Gretzky was in attendance as Ovi tried to surpass him in the record books, and The Great One had an explanation for his decision.