Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record

The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.

Apr 5, 2025 - 04:16
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Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals celebrates after defeating the Chicago Blackhawks and scoring his 894th career goal at Capital One Arena on Friday in Washington, DC. Ovechkin

The Washington Capitals star came into Friday's game two goals shy of tying the NHL's career record, set decades ago by the great Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals have six games left in the regular season.

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