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Alex Ovechkin Scores 890th Career Goal, Five Away from Breaking NHL Record

The Washington Capitals captain is on track to surpass Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal-scoring record of 894 with nine games remaining in the regular season.

Mar 30, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) crawls off the ice after loosing a blade during the third period against the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Amber Searls-Imagn Images
Mar 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Los Angeles Kings left wing Jeff Malott (39) chases down the puck in the second period against the Toronto Maple Leafs at Crypto.com Arena. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Mar 30, 2025; Winnipeg, Manitoba, CAN; Vancouver Canucks center Aatu Raty (54) and Winnipeg Jets center Vladislav Namestnikov (7) face off in the second period at Canada Life Centre. Mandatory Credit: James Carey Lauder-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th career NHL goal on March 30, 2025, during the Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.
  • Ovechkin is now just five goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's decades-old record of 894 goals, a milestone that has stood since 1999.
  • Despite missing 16 games earlier this season due to a fractured fibula, Ovechkin has maintained a strong scoring pace with 37 goals in 57 games.
  • The Capitals, currently leading the Eastern Conference, have nine regular-season games left, giving Ovechkin a strong chance to achieve the historic milestone this season.
  • Special broadcasts, including ESPN's 'OviCast,' will highlight Ovechkin's record chase in the team's final games, amplifying fan and media anticipation.