Alex Ovechkin Nears Historic Goal Record with Three-Point Game

Ovechkin's performance propels Capitals to victory and puts him on track to surpass Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record this season.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 858th career goal and added two assists in the Capitals' 6-3 win over the Montreal Canadiens.
The 39-year-old is just 37 goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals.
Ovechkin's current scoring pace projects him to potentially surpass Gretzky's record by the end of the season.
The Capitals have started the season strong, with a 7-2-0 record, marking their best start since the 2015-16 season.
Ovechkin credited teammates Aliaksei Protas and Dylan Strome for their support in his scoring efforts.