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Alex Ovechkin Scores 891st Goal as Capitals Edge Bruins

Ovechkin is now four goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, with eight games left in the regular season.

Apr 1, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) waits for a faceoff against the Boston Bruins during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images
Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates his goal against Samuel Ersson #33 of the Philadelphia Flyers at 18:08 of the first period at the Wells Fargo Center on April 16, 2024 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.
Apr 1, 2025; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates a goal against the Boston Bruins with left wing Pierre-Luc Dubois (80) during the third period at TD Garden. Mandatory Credit: Winslow Townson-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal during a 4-3 victory over the Boston Bruins, moving within four goals of Wayne Gretzky's record of 894.
  • The Washington Capitals snapped a three-game losing streak and now lead the Metropolitan Division with 105 points, one point behind the Winnipeg Jets for the NHL's best record.
  • Ovechkin, 39, has scored 38 goals this season despite missing 16 games due to injury, maintaining a strong pace in his 20th NHL season.
  • Ryan Leonard, a 20-year-old Capitals prospect, made his NHL debut in the game, symbolizing a generational shift within the team.
  • The Capitals face the Carolina Hurricanes next, a game that could further impact playoff positioning and Ovechkin's record chase.