Alex Ovechkin Scores 872nd Career Goal as Capitals Defeat Rangers 7-4

The Washington Capitals captain moves within 22 goals of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record in a high-scoring victory over New York.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 872nd career goal, bringing him 22 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894.
Dylan Strome contributed a goal and two assists in the Capitals' win, breaking his own eight-game goal drought.
Washington's Logan Thompson made 29 saves despite a costly turnover, securing his 16th win in 20 starts this season.
The New York Rangers' struggles continued, with the team dropping to 5-16-0 since late November after another defensive lapse.
The Capitals held off multiple comeback attempts by the Rangers in a chaotic third period, capped by Ovechkin's decisive goal and an empty-netter by Tom Wilson.