1982 — Wayne Gretzky scores NHL-record 78th goal of season en route to 92. 1985 — Jim Kelly of the Houston Gamblers passes for a USFL-record 574 yards and five touchdowns in a 34-33 comeback-win over ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Can he break it this season?

LAS VEGAS --The memory remains fresh for many of those involved in one of the most historic moments in the unparalleled career of Wayne Gretzky. On this date 22 years ago, Gretzky broke the ...

ELMONT, N.Y. — The floor was wet. Beyond that, inside the visitors’ locker room at UBS Arena, there weren’t many obvious signs of what took place Sunday, what Alex Ovechkin accomplished. It felt ...

The Great One has company. 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 ...

Washington Capitals icon Alexander Ovechkin is already regarded as the NHL's goal-scoring king, but he's actually on the verge of adding to his standing even more.

Wayne Gretzky is the greatest hockey player of all-time. There is no argument. He is the all-time leader in assists (1963), ...

Alex Ovechkin is closing in on greatness. The Washington Capitals star needs just one more goal to break the NHL's hallowed scoring record held by "The Great One" Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin scored his ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Can he break it this season?

On Feb. 27, 1996, the St. Louis Blues made a game-changing move by acquiring Wayne Gretzky. Discover how the bold trade impacted the Blues. The post On This Day in 1996: Blues Make Bold Move, Acquire ...