Washington Capitals’ captain, Alex Ovechkin, is on the cusp of making NHL history as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal-scoring record. With his recent performance, Ovechkin has amassed 892 career goals, placing him just three shy of surpassing Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 goals.
In a recent game against the Carolina Hurricanes, Ovechkin netted his 892nd goal during a five-on-three power play in the second period. Despite his contribution, the Capitals fell 5-1 to the Hurricanes.
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At 39 years old, Ovechkin’s consistency and scoring prowess have been remarkable throughout his 20-season career with the Capitals. He is notably the only NHL player to have scored over 200 goals in three different decades.
With seven games remaining in the regular season, Ovechkin has a prime opportunity to break the record. The Capitals’ upcoming schedule includes matchups against teams such as the Chicago Blackhawks and the Pittsburgh Penguins, providing potential stages for this historic achievement.
Fans and analysts alike are closely monitoring Ovechkin’s pursuit, anticipating the moment he etches his name atop the NHL’s goal-scoring leaderboard.
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