“Chasing Greatness: Alex Ovechkin Eyes History After Goal No. 890—Just 5 Away from Gretzky’s Legendary Record!”

In yet another thrilling chapter of his storied NHL career, Alex Ovechkin has just netted his 890th career goal with the Washington Capitals, a milestone that closes the gap to just five goals behind the legendary Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894. What a journey this has been! Imagine the electric atmosphere in the arena as Ovechkin deflected a pass from Rasmus Sandin to mark this momentous occasion, even amid the Capitals’ bittersweet 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Ovechkin, a player synonymous with scoring, is on the brink of achieving something truly remarkable, further solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest to ever play the game. With nine games left in the regular season, hockey fans around the world are on the edge of their seats, eagerly anticipating the moment when the Great Eight will surpass the Great One. Exciting times are ahead for both Ovechkin and the Capitals, and as the season draws to a close, all eyes will surely be on him as he chases history. LEARN MORE

Alex Ovechkin has scored career goal No. 890 for the Washington Capitals, putting him five away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record of 894.

Ovechkin scored the goal in the third period of the Capitals’ 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday afternoon, getting a key deflection off a pass from Rasmus Sandin. The legendary winger also picked up two assists in the loss.

Ovechkin’s goal was his 37th of the season, inching him closer to the 14th 40-goal season of his 20-year NHL career. He’s currently tied for fourth in goals scored this season and will likely come up short in his bid for a 10th Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy for scoring the most goals in an NHL season.

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The Eastern Conference-leading Capitals have nine games to play in the regular season. Now that Ovechkin is within striking distance of Gretzky’s record, “The Great One” will soon be accompanying NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman to every Capitals game until the record is broken.

Capitals remaining schedule

Tue, Apr 1: at Boston, 7 p.m. ET
Wed, Apr 2: at Carolina, 7 p.m. ET
Fri, Apr 4: vs. Chicago, 7 p.m. ET
Sun, Apr 6: at Islanders, 12:30 p.m. ET
Thu, Apr 10: vs. Carolina, 7:30 p.m. ET
Sat, Apr 12: at Columbus, 7 p.m. ET
Sun, Apr 13: vs. Columbus, 6 p.m. ET
Tue, Apr 15: at Islanders, 8 p.m. ET
Thu, Apr 17: at Pittsburgh, 7 p.m. ET

NHL top-10 in career goals

1. Wayne Gretzky (894)
2. Alex Ovechkin (890)
3. Gordie Howe (801)
4. Jaromir Jagr (766)
5. Brett Hull (741)
6. Marcel Dionne (731)
7. Phil Esposito (717)
8. Mike Gartner (708)
9. Mark Messier (694)
10. Steve Yzerman (692)