Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal in a 3-2 win against the Philadelphia Flyers, moving him seven goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. This goal marked his 35th of the season, making it his 15th career season with 35 or more goals, an NHL record. Ovechkin surpassed Mike Gartner in this category. Gartner noted Ovechkin's durability and remarkable shooting ability, allowing him to consistently score. With 13 games left, Ovechkin aims for his 14th 40-goal season, extending his own record beyond Gretzky's number of such campaigns.
"I think the biggest thing is, apart from his recent injuries, his durability. He's a big man. He's a guy that commands a lot of respect on the ice and can get room for himself on the ice."
"The volume of shots is remarkable. The one thing that Alex Ovechkin does that maybe better than any goal-scorer is he can be open for one second and that's all it takes, just to be open for one second. And then the puck is in the net."
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