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In this Dec. 14, 2019, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin follows through on a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. Possibly losing as many as 13 games with the NHL on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic could leave Ovechkin two short of another 50-goal season and threaten his ability to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) ** FILE **

Wayne Gretzky: I ‘pull for’ Alex Ovechkin to score goals, chase record

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

In this Dec. 14, 2019, file photo, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin follows through on a shot against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Tampa, Fla. Possibly losing as many as 13 games with the NHL on hold because of the coronavirus pandemic could leave Ovechkin two short of another 50-goal season and threaten his ability to break Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara) ** FILE **

Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? ‘The Great One’ rooting for him

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, examines his hockey stick during the first period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Los Angeles Kings, Tuesday, Feb. 4, 2020, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin to play Wayne Gretzky in ‘NHL 20’ for coronavirus relief fundraising

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

NHL legend Wayne Gretzky is reputed to have skated to where the puck was going — not where it was. (Associated Press/File)

Wayne Gretzky vs. U.S. on coronavirus response

By Ethan Epstein - The Washington Times

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his 700th career goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New Jersey Devils Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Newark, N.J. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun)

Can Ovechkin catch Gretzky? NHL’s new Mr. 700 has a chance

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin poses with the puck commemorating his 700th career NHL goal that he scored against the New Jersey Devils in the third period at Prudential Center on Saturday, Feb. 22, 2020, in Newark, New Jersey. (Patrick McDermott/NHLI Pool Photo via AP) ** FILE **

Alex Ovechkin at 700: NHL greats weigh in on his climb, quest for Gretzky

By Adam Zielonka - The Washington Times

AP Sportlight

By Compiled by PAUL MONTELLA - Associated Press

Dustin Johnson follows his shot from the seventh tee of the Pebble Beach Golf Links during the third round of the AT&amp;T Pebble Beach National Pro-Am golf tournament Saturday, Feb. 10, 2018, in Pebble Beach, Calif. (AP Photo/Eric Risberg)

Johnson shares the lead at Pebble Beach

By DOUG FERGUSON - Associated Press

FILE - In this May 10, 1970, file photo, Boston Bruins' Bobby Orr goes into the air after scoring a goal against the St. Louis Blues that won the Stanley Cup for the Bruins in Boston. As the NHL celebrates its 100th anniversary, Orr’s goal is so important that it reached the finals of the “Greatest Moments” bracket 47 years after it happened. (Ray Lussier/The Boston Herald via AP, File)

Orr’s 1970 Cup-winning goal and leap remains top NHL moment

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this Jan. 27, 2017, file photo, former NHL hockey players Wayne Gretzky, left, and Bobby Orr speak during a news conference prior to an NHL 100 ceremony, in Los Angeles. The NHL is wrapping up its centennial celebration with what executive Steve Mayer hopes is the “ultimate documentary” about the league’s first 100 years. It accomplished one thing: teaching even “The Great One” a history lesson.“I found out some interesting things about the game that I didn't know,” Gretzky said.(AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill, File)

NHL caps centennial with documentary lauding its greats

By STEPHEN WHYNO - Associated Press

FILE - In this March 23, 2017, file photo, Edmonton Oilers center Connor McDavid (97) skates against the Colorado Avalanche in the second period of an NHL hockey game, in Denver. The significance of budding young stars Connor McDavid and Auston Matthews making their respective playoff debuts isn't lost on Wayne Gretzky. The Great One tells The Associated Press he sees parallels to the buzz in 2005 when Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin entered the league. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File) **FILE**

Wayne Gretzky buzzing over Connor McDavid, Auston Matthews’ playoff debuts

By John Wawrow - Associated Press

Metropolitan Division forward Wayne Simmonds, of the Philadelphia Flyers, scores on Atlantic Division goalie Carey Price, of the Montreal Canadiens, during an NHL All-Star hockey game at Staples Center, Sunday, Jan. 29, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Wayne Simmonds, Wayne Gretzky engineer Metropolitans’ All-Star Game win

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Celebrity players, from left, Cuba Gooding Jr., Justin Bieber and Eric Lindros sit on the bench as Team Gretzky head coach Wayne Gretzky, top center, stands in the background during the first period of the NHL All-Star Celebrity Shootout at Staples Center, Saturday, Jan. 28, 2017, in Los Angeles. The NHL All-Star Game is scheduled to be played at Staples Center on Sunday. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

With Tortorella’s dog ailing, Gretzky becomes All-Star coach

By GREG BEACHAM - Associated Press

Former NHL hockey players, from left, Wayne Gretzky, Bobby Orr and Mario Lemieux speak during a news conference prior to an NHL 100 ceremony, Friday, Jan. 27, 2017, in Los Angeles. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)

Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemiuex among ‘The NHL 100’, a list of Hockey’s greatest players

By Greg Beacham - Associated Press

Former Edmonton Oilers hockey players Wayne Gretzky, left, and Dave Semenko joke around during a practice for the NHL's Heritage Classic Alumni game in Winnipeg, Manitoba, Friday, Oct. 21, 2016. (John Woods/The Canadian Press via AP)

Wayne Gretzky to hit ice in alumni game in Winnipeg

Associated Press

Wayne Gretzky attends a press conference announcing he will be re-joining the NHL hockey club in an off-ice role Wednesday Oct. 12, 2016, in Edmonton, Albera. (Amber Bracken/The Canadian Press via AP)

Gretzky named partner, VP of Oilers Entertainment Group

Associated Press

FILE - This is a Nov. 1967, file photo showing Detroit Red Wings hockey player Gordie Howe. Howe, the rough-and-tumble Canadian farm boy whose boundless blend of talent and toughness made him the NHL’s quintessential star during a career that lasted into his 50s, has died. He was 88. (AP Photo/File)

Gordie Howe, known as ‘Mr. Hockey,’ dies at 88

Associated Press

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, of Russia, celebrates his goal against the Carolina Hurricanes with Matt Niskanen (2) and Joel Ward, right, during the first period of an NHL hockey game, Tuesday, March 31, 2015, in Washington. It was Ovechkins' 50th goal of the year. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Alex Ovechkin’s sixth 50-goal season occurs in the midst of a rapidly evolving NHL

By Zac Boyer - The Washington Times