Alex Ovechkin Four Goals Away from Breaking NHL's All-Time Scoring Record

The Capitals star scored his 891st career goal in a 4-3 win over the Bruins, with eight games left to surpass Wayne Gretzky's historic milestone.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal during a 4-3 victory against the Boston Bruins, leaving him four goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894.
Despite missing 16 games earlier this season due to a broken leg, Ovechkin has maintained a strong scoring pace with 12 goals in his last 18 games.
The Capitals snapped a three-game losing streak and remain the Eastern Conference leaders, while the Bruins' ninth consecutive loss has further dimmed their playoff hopes.
Ovechkin's 38th goal of the season highlights his sustained dominance as he nears his 40th birthday, with eight games left to potentially break the record.
Wayne Gretzky has acknowledged that Ovechkin surpassing his record is inevitable, underscoring the historic significance of this achievement.