Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999.

Columnist Bruce Arthur says Canada’s choice of Wayne Gretzky as honorary captain seemed oddly disconnected from the current moment.

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky was in a celebratory mood after Team Canada’s overtime win over Team USA in Thursday’s 4 Nations final.

The 39-year-old Ovechkin is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894. "The Great One" ...

One way or another, the Oilers need to see Kane play. If he can play at 90 percent of what the team knows he is capable of, ...

The Great One” is facing heightened criticism over his political affiliations as tensions between Canada and the U.S.

Alex Ovechkin's record chase and Connor Hellebuyck's season have captured the attention of bettors. Here's where the NHL ...

Subscribe now to unlock nonstop Philly sports coverage, including new story formats tailored to every fan, behind-the-scenes ...