GORDIE HOWE

As ‘The Great Eight’ chases the NHL lead-scoring record, LeBron James is close to breaking NBA record. Other records may soon fall too.

The Washington Capitals star scored goals 801 and 802 Friday night to move into second place on the NHL career list. Only Wayne Gretzky, with 894 goals, has scored more.

Alex Ovechkin moved past Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe and into second place on the NHL’s all-time goals list Friday, scoring twice in the Washington Capitals’ 4-1 victory over the Winnipeg Jets at Capital One Arena. The Capitals showed a video tribute in which Howe’s son, Mark, the Red Wings’ former director of pro scouting, congratulated Ovechkin. In addition to his 801 NHL regular season goals, Howe scored 174 goals during six seasons in the World Hockey Association. Ovechkin, 37, is 92 goals short of tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 goals. More: Why these two points were ‘massive’ for Red Wings

Alex Ovechkin has passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career goals list.

DETROIT – As Alex Ovechkin chases history, the Detroit Red Wings hopes it doesn’t happen at their expense. Containing Ovechkin not only increases the Red Wings’ chances of stopping their five-game slide (0-4-1), it would be sort of a hat tip to all-time Detroit great Gordie Howe, coach Derek Lalonde said. He can tie or pass Mr. Hockey on Monday when his Washington Capitals face the Red Wings at Capital One Arena (7 p.m., Bally Sports Detroit). “Sometimes it’s funny, he’s just kind of standing there and he gets the puck and one shot,” Red Wings goaltender Ville Husso said. He won’t be available (Monday) and then re-evaluate and go from there.”The Red Wings waived forward Austin Czarnik Sunday.

Ovechkin, 37, became just the third player in NHL history to score 800 goals on Tuesday night, joining hockey G.O.A.T. It’s huge for hockey, it’s huge for the organization,” Ovechkin told his teammates in the locker room after the win. The winger then completed his 29th career hat trick when he knocked Anthony Mantha’s pass over a sprawled Mrazek 6:34 into the third. “Because they’re hockey fans, and what happened was a hockey moment. Somebody did something great and the hockey fans in Chicago noticed.”Howe became the first player to hit 800 goals on Feb. 29, 1980.

After more than 36 years of reporting on the good, the bad, the strange, the curious and the amusing community that is Monroe County, it's time to go.

Alex Ovechkin scored in overtime to give the Washington Capitals a 3-2 comeback victory against the Philadelphia Flyers and snap their four-game losing streak.

Alex Ovechkin tied Gordie Howe for the most goals scored for one NHL team and Andrew Copp had a go-ahead goal with 3:50 left, helping the Detroit Red Wings beat the Washington Capitals 3-1.

DETROIT – Andrew Copp scored his first goal as a Detroit Red Wings at an ideal moment, snapping a tie with 3:50 remaining in regulation to lift his team to a 3-1 victory over the Washington Capitals at Little Caesars Arena. Ville Husso made 33 saves as the Red Wings (5-3-2) rebounded from a dreadful defensive showing Monday in an 8-3 loss at Buffalo. The Red Wings killed a tripping penalty to Michael Rasmussen with 3:33 to play. Alex Ovechkin scored his 786th career goal for the Capitals (5-5-2), tying him with Red Wings legend Gordie Howe for the most goals in NHL history with one franchise. The Red Wings appeared to take the lead on a goal by Larkin at 17:22, but it was waived off due to goaltender interference from David Perron.

The city has completed retrofits around Gordie Howe International Bridge in Southwest Detroit.

Joe Thornton’s career may be over.

Alex Ovechkin left the Washington Capitals’ game against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Sunday night after crashing hard into the boards and was ruled out with what the team called an upper-body injury.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin enjoyed the biggest moment of his career inside T-Mobile Arena in 2018, when he skated the Stanley Cup around the rink after defeating the Vegas Golden Knights in the Final.

After 51 years of service, Olympia Entertainment would not overlook the indiscretion and fired him. Now Al Sobotka is fighting back.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 767th goal to pass Jaromir Jagr for third on the NHL career list in the Washington Capitals’ 4-3 shootout victory against the New York Islanders.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 741st career goal to tie Brett Hull for fourth on the NHL’s all-time list and help the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory over the Buffalo Sabres.

OK, nobody is comparing the Detroit Red Wings prized rookie to franchise legends, but for one memorable night, Raymond earned a place next to those names. “Of course, it feels great,” Raymond said. The Red Wings began training camp with Filip Zadina on the top line. “He’s getting a hell of an opportunity, and he’s earned some of it. I’m trying to get in there more and more.”More: Seider, Raymond usher in new era for Red Wings

It was a historic night for the Detroit Red Wings rookie. The Red Wings (3-2-1) got well following losses to previously winless Calgary (3-0) and Montreal (6-1). The Red Wings needed to kill three penalties, including a five-on-three power play for 1:34, midway through the third period to prevent the Blackhawks from mounting a comeback. Carter Rowney and Vladislav Namestnikov also scored goals for Detroit while Mitchell Stephens contributed a pair of assists. The Red Wings scored three goals in a span of 4:57 during the first half of the second period to take a 4-1 lead.

Detroit Red Wings legend Gordie Howe made his NHL debut 75 years ago this month. The Howe Foundation is commemorating the anniversary with a six-day auction of The Gentl9man 2021 NFT Art Collection that begins Friday. “Gordie Howe, the man, was far greater than Gordie Howe, the hockey player,” Howe’s son, Mark, the Red Wings director of pro scouting, said. Gordie Howe died on June 10, 2016. The Howe Foundation benefits children in sports and women working in the business of sports.

– As head coach of the Detroit Red Wings, Jeff Blashill is around some of the greatest hockey players in the world on a daily basis. Nicklaus and Trevino are members of the World Golf Hall of Fame and are two of the most recognizable names in golf history. Although Blashill won championships at every level he coached at before assuming the Red Wings head coaching job in 2014, he doesn’t possess the resume of his three playing partners. Blashill laughed when he was jokingly asked if he gave any golf tips to Nicklaus or Trevino. And he admitted to being nervous when hitting his tee shot at the par-3 17th as well as the opening tee shot on No.

The White House and Canada issued a joint statement of support for a commuter bridge that when completed will span the Detroit River, connecting Detroit and Windsor, Ontario.

Philadelphia Flyers forward Oskar Lindblom has won the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.

Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews and Colorado Avalanche forward Nathan MacKinnon have been named finalists for the Hart Trophy as NHL MVP.

Captains are leading the way into the second round of the NHL playoffs.

Sidney Crosby and Bryan Rust each scored their 20th goal of the season, and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the New Jersey Devils 4-2.

Patrick Marleau has played at least one game against 37 percent of players who have played in the NHL’s 104-year history (3,009 of 8,100). Now Marleau is poised to become the league’s all-time games played leader. NHL’s all-time games played leaders1. Patrick Marleau 1,7673. Brent Burns 1,157Lonest active games played streaks1.

The Michigan Supreme Court has turned aside the latest challenge to construction of the Gordie Howe International Bridge between Detroit and Canada.

DETROIT – As Alex Trebek’s final episodes of “Jeopardy!” air all this week we are taking a look back on the career that made him a true television icon. With more than 9,000 shows recorded, Trebek had plenty of memorable moments over the decades. For those unfamiliar with “Jeopardy!,” Trebek presented himself as scholarly, serious, reserved -- all business, but he was really a down-to-earth person who had a bit of a wacky sense of humor. There were a few unexpected events over the years on “Jeopardy!” -- even a handful of wedding proposals. Even at age 80 and in stage 4 pancreatic cancer, Trebek brought optimism to the show ever day.

DETROIT – As Alex Trebek’s final episodes of “Jeopardy!” air all this week we are taking a look back on the career that made him a true television icon. Here is how Trebek’s love of sports gave him a special connection to Detroit. Hockey is what made the Detroit connection with Trebek. Growing up he idolized the championship Red Wings of the 1950s and in particular hockey legend Gordie Howe. While Trebek had many fans in this country, he was a national hero in Canada especially among hockey fans.

DETROIT The Michigan appeals court ruled in favor of the state Thursday in a challenge to a second bridge being built between Detroit and Canada. Companies controlled by the Moroun family, owners of the Ambassador Bridge, sued over the condemnation of land to make room for the Gordie Howe International Bridge. Canada assumed financial responsibility for the project, and any money spent by Michigan is reimbursed by Canada, the appeals court said. While some Michigan funds might be used momentarily, no Michigan funds are ultimately expended under the crossing agreement.The Legislature requires the Transportation Department to keep it informed with various reports, the court said. The bridge, named for a native of Canada who played hockey for the Detroit Red Wings, is expected to open in 2024.

DETROIT Gordie Howe died June 10, 2016 at age 88. It's a little unsettling to think it's been three years already without the hockey icon. Howe played more than 1,700 games in the NHL and scored more than 800 goals -- only Wayne Gretzky has more. Watch: File footage of Red Wings legend Gordie HoweIn Detroit, he is a legend. Take a moment to remember him with this tribute:

1989: Wayne Gretzky becomes the all-time leading points scorer in the NHL, passing Gordie Howe's 1,850 career points with goal to tie a game between his current team, the Los Angeles Kings, and his former team, the Edmonton Oilers, at 4-4. He would score again in overtime to give the Kings the win. By the time he retired in 1999, Gretzky had collected a total of 2,857 points in his career. Hide Caption

Hockey legend Gordie Howe died Friday after a battle with dementia. The 23-time NHL all-star won four Stanley Cup titles. He was 88.

Hall of Famer Gordie Howe died at the age of 88 on Friday morning in Ohio. The Candadian athlete was called Mr. Hockey. He played 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings.