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Ranking the top 20 goals in Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking career
Which of his 895 make the list? Here's a countdown chronicling the future Hall of Famer's highlights.
LeBron, Michael Jordan top reactions to Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record
The Washington Capitals winger set the record on Sunday against the New York Islanders for goal No. 895.
Ovechkin career goal record chase: No. 895 passes Wayne Gretzky
Follow along as the Capitals star chases down Wayne Gretzky's record, including highlights of each goal and the upcoming schedule.
OVECHKIN THROUGH THE YEARS
The Alex Ovechkin Eras: Eight spans that define the career of the Great 8
Witness Ovi's evolution from rock star rookie to "young gun" to Cup winner to chasing Gretzky (and much more).
Why Ovechkin is 'nearly impossible' to stop: Opponents, teammates explain his shot
Top NHL blueliners, goalies and scorers explain Ovi's unique skill as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky's record.
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PLAYOFF WATCH FOR APRIL 6
STANDINGS, PROJECTIONS, SCHEDULE
NHL playoff watch: The key games to watch Sunday for the wild-card races
With eight games on the NHL schedule, here's what is at stake. Plus, updated playoff bracket projections.
NEW VERSION OF THE LEAFS
DIFFERENT COACH, DIFFERENT RESULT?
The Craig Berube Effect on the Maple Leafs -- and what it means for the playoffs
With nearly a full season of data, here are the big changes. Are they enough to alter recent playoff trends?
POWER RANKINGS
NHL Power Rankings: Jets take over the top spot, plus every team's performance vs. projections
The Capitals' run at No. 1 is over, with big shifts elsewhere in the top 10.
NCAA MEN'S HOCKEY
FROZEN FOUR APRIL 10 & 12 IN ST. LOUIS
Frozen Four is set: Denver, Penn State, Western Michigan and Boston University
Scores, highlights, features and more, from the regionals to the Frozen Four and national title game.
FUTURE STARS ON DISPLAY
TOURNAMENT GAMES ON ESPN+
Hutson brothers, Leonard, Fink among top NHL prospects playing in the NCAA hockey tournament
With the 2025 tourney set to begin Thursday, here are the players who will be competing for NHL teams soon.
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Victor Olofsson breaks late tie in the Golden Knights' 3-2 victory over the Canucks
— Victor Olofsson broke a tie with 3:14 left off William Karlsson's nifty feed from behind the net and the Vegas Golden Knights beat the Vancouver Canucks 3-2 on Sunday night.
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Olofsson scores go-ahead goal for Vegas
Victor Olofsson puts the Golden Knights ahead of the Canucks 3-2 late in the third period.
Top Headlines
- Ovechkin nets No. 895, is NHL's goal-scoring king
- Caps' Protas (lower-body injury) week-to-week
- Blues 'rolling,' win franchise-best 12th straight
- Crosby, Dadonov get dueling hat tricks in Dallas
- Preds coach Brunette (personal) away from team
- Ovechkin scores 894th, draws even with Gretzky
- Oilers' Draisaitl due back 'well before' playoffs
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What to expect from top NHL prospects traded at the deadline
How will those players impact their new teams? When will they play meaningful minutes at the NHL level? Here are scouting reports on eight big names.
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Ranking the top 32 prospects for the 2025 NHL draft
James Hagens, Michael Misa and Matthew Schaefer are among the top prospects for the upcoming NHL draft. But who checks in at No. 1 in our first rankings?
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NHL trade grades: Report cards for the biggest deals of 2025
The trades are flying ahead of Friday's deadline. Find grades for each GM involved in all the big swaps here.
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Canadiens' Brendan Gallagher offers fan jersey swap to honor late mother
After his mother's death, Gallagher is set to receive his "Hockey Fights Cancer" jersey back from a fan.
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Sabres announcer Rob Ray shakes off puck to head mid-commentary
The Sabres legend kept rolling on the broadcast despite the puck opening up a gash above his left eye.
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The story behind Blue Jackets', Red Wings' Stadium Series jerseys
The uniforms are full of Easter eggs as the two teams get set to square off at Ohio Stadium on March 1.
