A look at a dozen historic goals that broke an important record in style, just as Alex Ovechkin will hopefully do over the next few weeks.

On March 23, 1994, Wayne Gretzky scored his 802nd career goal to pass Gordie Howe as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer.

What comes to mind when you hear the word “Switzerland”? Banks, chalets, ski slopes, fine timepieces? Or maybe those guys ...

Wayne Gretzky’s trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings had significant repercussions for the NHL, boosting ...

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

Wayne Gretzky 's trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings had immense effects on the NHL. 'The Trade' as it was called at the time sent shockwaves across the league and felt personal to ...