Alex Ovechkin trademarked "THE GR8 CHASE" as he continues to chip away at Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, the Washington Capitals told ESPN's Emily Kaplan.
Ovechkin's family, the Capitals, the NHL, and the players' association created the logo, which will be available on merchandise at Washington's home game Thursday against the Dallas Stars.
"THE GR8 CHASE" refers to Ovechkin's nickname "The Great Eight," Gretzky's nickname "The Great One," and Ovi's chase of the all-time goals record.
Ovechkin recorded a hat trick Tuesday against the Chicago Blackhawks to become the third player in league history to score 800 goals.
| Player | Goals |
|---|---|
| Wayne Gretzky | 894 |
| Gordie Howe | 801 |
| Alex Ovechkin | 800 |
The 37-year-old is showing no signs of slowing down with 20 goals in 31 games this campaign. Ovechkin projects to catch Gretzky within the next few seasons if he keeps up his current pace.
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