Alex Ovechkin Nears Wayne Gretzky's Goal Record

Alex Ovechkin continues to close in on Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record, having scored eight goals in his first 12 games of the season, bringing his total to 861. He is now 33 goals shy of Gretzky's record of 894, and at his current pace, he could surpass the milestone by March. Ovechkin's prolific scoring includes significant performances against rivals like the Pittsburgh Penguins, where he has historically excelled with 42 goals against them. Despite concerns about his performance last season, Ovechkin appears rejuvenated this year, maintaining a scoring rate that could ensure he breaks the record. Analyzing his recent games, it is noted that his shot volume may be declining, yet he is effectively finding the net. The excitement surrounding Ovechkin's chase for the record remains high as fans eagerly anticipate his next milestones.