Wayne Gretzky hasn't played hockey in over two decades, but he still holds several records that still stand in NHL history. His career spanned 20 seasons with four different teams, including the Edmonton Oilers,

Alex Ovechkin is closing in on the all-time NHL goal-scoring record held by the legendary Wayne Gretzky. Stats and what to know about "The Great One."

In Wayne Gretzky's hometown of Brantford, Ontario, and across Canada, the Great One's loyalty and legacy are being questioned at a time the nation's independence is being threatened by U.S.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's career NHL regular-season record of 894 goals, one that has stood for more than a quarter-century.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is poised to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. How he got so close.

Ovechkin, who is in his 20th season in the League, scored his first two goals in his NHL debut against Columbus Blue Jackets goalie Pascal Leclaire on Oct. 5, 2005. Leclaire was the first of the NHL-record 182 different goalies Ovechkin has scored against.

Many of Wayne Gretzky's records are considered unbreakable, but Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of dethroning one of the Great One's most famous feats.

Hockey star Alexander Ovechkin is just three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record after the Washington Capitals star scored his 892nd career goal in the Caps’ 5-1 loss against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals scored in NHL history, netting his 894th career goal in the third period of the Washington Capitals ' home game against the Chicago Blackhawks Friday night. The record-tying goal, which was Ovi's second of the game, gave the Caps a 4-3 lead with 13:47 left in regulation.