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Alex Ovechkin Scores 892nd Career Goal, Closing in on Gretzky's Record

With seven games left in the regular season, Ovechkin is just three goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's NHL all-time goal record of 894.

Alexander Ovechkin, the captain of the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals, is seen on a screen in support of his anticipated goals record, with backdrops of Moscow International Business District, also known as Moskva City, in Moscow, Russia April 3, 2025. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates his goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Philadelphia Flyers, Thursday, March 20, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Overview

  • Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career NHL goal during a 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes, leaving him two goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky's record and three from surpassing it.
  • The Capitals have seven remaining regular-season games, including a home game against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4, where Ovechkin could potentially make history.
  • Ovechkin's pursuit of the record has drawn widespread attention, with public goal counters in Washington, D.C., and Moscow tracking his progress and fans celebrating each milestone.
  • Despite being 39 and missing 16 games earlier this season due to a fractured fibula, Ovechkin has maintained a high scoring pace, with goals in three consecutive games.
  • The record chase has increased ticket demand for Capitals games, with fans eager to witness a historic moment in NHL history.