Ovechkin’s record pursuit rekindles memories of the day Gretzky scored 800th, 801st goals in San Jose to tie Gordie Howe.

Ovechkin’s record pursuit rekindles memories of the day Gretzky scored 800th, 801st goals in San Jose to tie Gordie Howe.

The centre-forward was on the bench the last time Newcastle reached the Carabao Cup final but a lot has changed since then ...

Alex Ovechkin comes to town in pursuit of one of hockey’s most hallowed records, making a late run at Wayne Gretzky’s NHL mark of 894 goals ...

The NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer is expected to be in attendance for Alex Ovechkin’s games as the Washington Capitals ...

Ovi is just nine goals away from breaking Gretzky's scoring record. Will he do it this season? And if so, against which team ...

CHRIS WADDLE has told Newcastle boss Eddie Howe to stick to “bold” Geordie traditions to break the club’s trophyless habit of a lifetime. The Tyneside legend insists all-out attack is the only way ...

In a surprising turn of events, Sidney Crosby has now joined Alex Ovechkin in the race to surpass one of Wayne Gretzky's ...

Gretzky broke out of his mini-slump with his 799th goal and three assists in a 7-0 win against the Ottawa Senators. Three ...

Outspoken talkSPORT pundit Simon Jordan knows Eddie Howe, has enjoyed a lengthy interview with the Newcastle United boss and ...

EDDIE Howe isn't remotely tempted to rest Alexander Isak at West Ham, despite his recent injury scares and next Sunday's ...

Gretzky, who broke the previous record back in 1994 has since staked claimed as the NHL's most accomplished goalscorer. But with Ovechkin now within touching distance, the frenzy surrounding his chase ...