Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 36 away from tying Wayne Gretzky for all-time record in NHL

Wayne Gretzky predicted the eventual breaking of his NHL goal-scoring record by another player, as his father had done with him. When Alex Ovechkin surpassed Gretzky's record with his 895th goal, Gretzky was present to celebrate the milestone and acknowledge Ovechkin's achievement. Ovechkin's future in the NHL post-record-breaking remains uncertain, but the quest for the next player to challenge his record may be a long one, given the evolving nature of the sport. Full Article

Frederik Andersen, a solid goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, has had a mix of strong and injury-plagued seasons recently. With impressive stats in 2021-22, including a 35-14-3 record, he is a legitimate No. 1 option when healthy, but his injury history is a concern for fantasy owners. Andersen's workload has been a point of contention, with high expectations for him to bounce back and deliver better numbers if load management is addressed by his team....

Western Michigan will face Boston University in the 2025 Frozen Four national championship game, marking the Broncos' first appearance in the tournament. Western Michigan defeated reigning champion Denver in a thrilling double-overtime game, with Owen Michaels scoring the game-winner. Boston University also secured a spot in the final by defeating Penn State. The Terriers, seeking their sixth national title, have won all four previous meetings against Western Michigan. Players to watch include Alex Bump for...

Alexander Ovechkin has surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time goal scorer, achieving this milestone with his 895th goal. Ovechkin's accomplishment is particularly impressive given Gretzky's long-standing records in various categories, including points scored and goals in a season. Despite initial doubts about Ovechkin's ability to break Gretzky's records, the Washington Capitals left wing has proven himself as the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. Full Article

The 2024–25 fantasy season is wrapping up, with awards being given out for Forward MVP Nathan MacKinnon, Defence MVP Cale Makar, Goaltender MVP Connor Hellebuyck, Rookie MVP Kirill Marchenko, Biggest Bust Alexander Georgiev, and Best Waiver Addition. MacKinnon led in points and assists, Makar dominated as a defenceman, and Hellebuyck excelled in wins and stats. Georgiev was the biggest bust, while Marchenko stood out as the best waiver addition. Full Article