Alexander Ovechkin's NHL Goal Record Pursuit Halted by Serious Injury

The Washington Capitals captain suffers a broken fibula, sidelining him for up to six weeks during his chase of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.

Alexander Ovechkin, a 39-year-old NHL superstar, has fractured his left fibula, forcing him to miss an extended period for the first time in his career.
Ovechkin is currently 26 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record of 894, a milestone long considered unbreakable.
The injury occurred during a game earlier this week against the Utah Hockey Club, where Ovechkin's Washington Capitals secured a 6–2 victory.
The Capitals' captain has been a consistent presence in the NHL since 2005, missing only 59 games in nearly two decades and rarely being sidelined for more than 10 days.
Ovechkin's ties to Russian President Vladimir Putin have drawn criticism, with some questioning his continued celebration in the NHL given the ongoing war in Ukraine.