Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, bringing him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's long-standing NHL record of 894. The goal came during the Washington Capitals' matchup against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night, scored in the second period on a power play. Despite missing 16 games this season due to a broken left fibula, Ovechkin has managed to net 39 goals, setting records along the way and leading the Capitals, who are positioned first in the Eastern Conference, as they approach playoffs.
Ovechkin scored his 892nd goal, moving three away from Gretzky's record, with 39 goals this season, despite missing 16 games due to injury.
The Capitals lead the Eastern Conference and Ovechkin is on pace to break Gretzky's longstanding record of 894 goals before the playoffs.
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