Using the jersey, Gretzky led the Oilers to a sweep of the ... Three months later, Gretzky was traded to the Los Angeles Kings and spent the rest of his career playing in the United States.

As Alex Ovechkin chases down Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, the Edmonton Oilers made quite a gesture toward the Washington Capitals captain. Ovechkin and the Capitals are visiting Edmonton ...

After the Capitals finished their practice at Rogers Place on Monday, their social media team shared photos of Ovechkin trying on Gretzky’s old glove and stick as well as one of his old jerseys.

Gretzky was immediately named team captain ... and he was also honored by being the first Kings player to have his jersey ...