Alex Ovechkin Scores 888th NHL Goal, Closing in on Gretzky's Record

The Capitals' captain now sits seven goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record with 13 games left in the regular season.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career NHL goal during a game against the Philadelphia Flyers, marking his 52nd career goal against the team.
Ovechkin is now just seven goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894.
Despite missing 16 games earlier this season due to a broken leg, Ovechkin has maintained a strong scoring pace with 35 goals in 53 games.
He has been particularly prolific recently, scoring 13 goals in his last 19 games at a rate of 0.68 goals per game.
The Washington Capitals, who lead the Eastern Conference standings, are on the verge of clinching a playoff spot with 13 games remaining in the regular season.