Alex Ovechkin Closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Goals Record

Alex Ovechkin is just 22 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing NHL record of 894 career goals

Alex Ovechkin Closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Goals Record
Alex Ovechkin Closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Goals Record

Washington: Ovechkin is on a mission. He’s just 22 goals shy of breaking Gretzky’s legendary record of 894 goals. It’s a big deal in the hockey world.

He kicked off the season needing 42 goals to reach that milestone. Now, with 873 goals under his belt, he’s getting closer. Ovechkin, at 39, is in his 20th NHL season and was on track to hit 895 by February.

But then he faced a setback. He broke his left leg in a collision and missed 16 games. Thankfully, he’s back on the ice and ready to chase that record again.

His last goal was an empty-netter in a recent game against the Nashville Predators. It was a solid win for the Capitals, and Ovechkin is feeling good about his game.

Ovechkin already holds records for power-play goals and shots on goal. He’s also close to breaking another record for game-winning goals. He’s been scoring against a lot of different goalies, too.

This season, he joined the elite club of players with 700 goals and 700 assists, alongside legends like Gretzky and Jagr. It’s impressive stuff.

As he climbs the scoring ranks, he’s passed some big names. He scored his 802nd goal last December, moving him into second place all-time behind Gretzky.

Gretzky set the record back in 1994 and has held it ever since. He’s got a ton of records, but Ovechkin is excited about the possibility of breaking this one.

It’s a thrilling time for hockey fans, and everyone’s watching to see if Ovechkin can pull it off.

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