The Washington Capitals defeated the New York Rangers 5-3, with Alex Ovechkin scoring twice, bringing his career total to 857 goals, 37 short of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record. Despite the absence of T.J. Oshie, the Capitals, now 6-2-0, dominated the Rangers from the start, with three goals in the first nine minutes and outshooting them 46-19 overall. The Rangers struggled despite Igor Shesterkin's 41 saves, managing to narrow the score through power plays, but defensive lapses and turnovers were costly. Meanwhile, San Jose Sharks forward Fabian Zetterlund and center Mikael Granlund each scored crucial goals in recent games against the Chicago Blackhawks and Utah Hockey Club. Sharks' coach Ryan Warsofsky expressed optimism about the team's direction following a loss to the Colorado Avalanche. Ovechkin's quest for the record is a focal point of the 2024-25 NHL season, with fans and analysts eagerly watching his progress.