Wayne Gretzky Didn’t Hesitate to Name the Greatest NHL Player of All Time originally appeared on Athlon Sports. Whenever you ask a hockey fan who the greatest player to ever lace up skates and hit the ...

Ovechkin's pursuit has been relentless, though, with the seemingly ageless winger's consistent production bringing him closer and closer to an NHL record that seemed untouchable. That has put him on ...

Only player to have his jersey number (No. 99) retired by the entire NHL. Won four Stanley Cup championships with the Edmonton Oilers (1984-1985, 1987-1988) and was awarded the Conn Smythe Trophy (NHL ...

With a nine-point lead over their closest challenger in the NHL’s 2024-25 Eastern Conference standings as of Mar. 6, the Washington Capitals have all-but-secured first place and home-ice advantage for ...

In March of 2016, Alex Ovechkin and his Washington Capitals were on a road trip through California. Before flying from Los Angeles to San Jose, they had a night off. Sergey Kocharov, the Capitals’ ...

Wayne Gretzky honored two of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history Sunday afternoon. Yes, Gretzky was on hand as Alex Ovechkin broke his goal-scoring record of 894. But Gretzky also honored Mr.

NEW YORK — The only player in NHL history who has been teammates with Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin chuckled. Mike Knuble loves the stat that Gretzky has more assists than any other hockey player ...

It is rare for a one-of-a-kind sports collectible to sell twice within the same year, but that appears to be the case with this 1979 Wayne Gretzky sports card case. Back in February, Heritage Auctions ...

The NHL and conservation non-profit Ducks Unlimited Canada are teaming up to tell stories of current and former NHL players and how access to community ponds and the outdoors helped shape their love ...

Glen Hanlon's old line about Wayne Gretzky scoring his first NHL goal against him was, "I created a monster." As Alex Ovechkin's first coach with the Washington Capitals, Hanlon also played a role in ...

Beating America has always felt good, especially on the ice. Since President Trump began issuing tariffs and threats against Canada, sports feels extra personal. By Shawna Richer Tate McRae’s ...

One of the great records in NHL history seems set to fall, with Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin closing in on the goal-scoring record set by Wayne Gretzky during an incredible 20-year career.