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Alex Ovechkin Scores 892nd Goal, Moves Three Away from NHL Record

The Washington Capitals star inches closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record, with seven 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 892nd career goal during the Capitals' 5-1 loss to the Carolina Hurricanes on April 2, 2025, leaving him three goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's record of 894.
  • The 39-year-old forward has scored 39 goals this season, including three in his last four games, continuing his consistent performance despite his age.
  • The Washington Capitals remain first in the Eastern Conference standings and have already secured a playoff berth, while the Hurricanes clinched their own playoff spot with the victory.
  • Ovechkin's pursuit of the record has drawn widespread attention, with NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman and Wayne Gretzky expressing their support for the milestone.
  • The Capitals' next game is scheduled for April 4, 2025, at home against the Chicago Blackhawks, as Ovechkin aims to surpass the historic record within the remaining seven regular-season games.