Ovechkin 20 Goals Away from Breaking Gretzky's Record

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, needing just 20 more goals to surpass it. Ovechkin scored his 875th career goal in a recent game against the Seattle Kraken, marking his 22nd goal of the current season. Despite facing challenges, including a fractured fibula that caused him to miss 16 games, Ovechkin has been a dominant force on the ice, maintaining a scoring pace that could see him break the record by the end of the season. Former teammate Brendan Leipsic expressed his hope that Ovechkin will achieve this milestone soon, highlighting Ovechkin's character and skills as a teammate. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman has indicated plans to closely follow Ovechkin's pursuit as he approaches the record. This season, Ovechkin has already made history by securing his 18th 30-goal season, further solidifying his status as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history.