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The Washington Capitals captain is just nine goals away from surpassing Gretzky's 894-goal mark as he embarks on a road trip in California.

Overview

  • Alex Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal in the Capitals' 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken, leaving him nine goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894.
  • Ovechkin's 33rd goal of the season also marked his 1,600th career point, making him the 11th player in NHL history to reach this milestone.
  • The Capitals, leading the Eastern Conference with 92 points, begin a three-game road trip in California starting with the Anaheim Ducks on Tuesday night.
  • Ovechkin hinted he may not sign another NHL contract after his current deal ends in 2026, expressing interest in a potential return to Dynamo Moskva in the KHL.
  • Washington's success this season has been bolstered by strong performances from other players, including Tom Wilson, who recorded a career-high 29 goals and was named the NHL's third star of the week.