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Alex Ovechkin Extends NHL Goal Record to 897, Confirms Plans to Play Next Season

The Capitals star was honored by the Penguins and Sidney Crosby as he closed the regular season with another milestone goal.

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Overview

  • Alex Ovechkin scored his 897th career NHL goal during the Capitals' regular-season finale against the Penguins on April 17, 2025.
  • Ovechkin has stated he is not retiring and intends to continue playing through at least the 2025-26 season.
  • The Pittsburgh Penguins and their fans honored Ovechkin's record-breaking achievement with a tribute video and standing ovation before the game.
  • The Capitals will enter the playoffs as the top seed in the Eastern Conference, starting their campaign against the Montreal Canadiens on Monday.
  • Ovechkin’s record-breaking season also saw him set a single-day merchandise sales record for an NHL player on April 6, boosting league-wide fan engagement.