Alex Ovechkin Nears Wayne Gretzky's Record After 890th Goal

Washington Capitals' captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th career goal during a recent game against the Buffalo Sabres, bringing him just five goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals. Despite Ovechkin's historic achievement, the Capitals lost the game 8-5, marking their third consecutive defeat, which has raised concerns about their performance as they approach the Stanley Cup Playoffs. Ovechkin remains focused on the team's struggles rather than his record chase, emphasizing the need for improvement. NHL analysts note that Ovechkin's current pace suggests he could potentially break the record in the final games of the regular season. His teammate Aliaksei Protas expressed awe at Ovechkin's goal-scoring prowess, highlighting the uniqueness of this milestone in NHL history. With nine games remaining in the season, Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's record is a significant storyline as the playoffs approach.