Alex Ovechkin Six Goals Away from Breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL Record

With 10 games left in the regular season, Ovechkin continues his historic pursuit as the Capitals prepare to face the Buffalo Sabres in Washington, D.C.

Alex Ovechkin has scored 889 career NHL goals, leaving him six shy of surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record of 894, which has stood since 1999.
The Washington Capitals star has achieved this milestone despite missing games earlier in the season due to a broken fibula.
Ovechkin has scored 36 goals in 56 games this season, maintaining one of the league's top scoring rates at age 39.
His next opportunity to add to his total comes in today's game against the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena, where he has historically performed well but was held scoreless in their last matchup.
Ovechkin's record chase has drawn significant fan and media attention, with multiple Capitals games available for streaming on ESPN+ and other platforms.