Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is on the cusp of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 career goals, currently standing at 875 goals and needing 20 more to achieve this milestone by the end of the 2024-25 season. Ovechkin had a slight dip in goal production in the 2023-24 season with 31 goals, but has consistently been a dominant scorer throughout his career, tallying at least 41 goals in 13 of his 19 NHL seasons. With his recent record-setting 18th 30-goal season and a strong start to the current season, Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record is closely monitored by CBS Sports as he continues to solidify his legacy as one of the all-time greats in NHL history.
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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star 20 away from passing Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL record
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