Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of making hockey history. The Washington Capitals superstar is just a few goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing NHL record of 894 career goals, an achievement once thought to be untouchable.<\/p>
At 39 years old, Ovechkin has defied expectations, continuing to be a dominant force on the ice. He started the 2024-25 season with 853 career goals and came out firing, notching 15 goals in his first 18 games. However, a broken fibula in November temporarily halted his momentum, sidelining him for nearly five weeks. But true to his resilient nature, Ovechkin returned more potent than ever, scoring four times in his first five games back.<\/p>
His latest goal, No. 890, came in a game against the Buffalo Sabres, where he found the back of the net in the third period. Though the Capitals fell 8-5, Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record has fans glued to every game. With only four goals separating him from tying “The Great One” and five from shattering the record, the hockey world is witnessing a moment that will be etched in history.<\/p>