Overview

• Alex Ovechkin has scored 888 career goals, leaving him seven goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894.
• The Washington Capitals, currently the top team in the NHL, have clinched a playoff berth as Ovechkin's record chase unfolds.
• Ovechkin has been scoring at a rate of 0.55 goals per game since returning from a fractured fibula in December 2024, positioning him to potentially break the record before the season ends.
• The Capitals face a challenging schedule with 12 games remaining, including eight on the road, which could impact Ovechkin's scoring opportunities.
• Ovechkin's pursuit of the record coincides with the Capitals' postseason push, adding to the significance of this historic moment in hockey.