Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin all-time goals record tracker: Capitals star 40 away from tying Wayne Gretzky
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is closing in on being one of the most accomplished players in NHL history.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores first goal of season, only 40 from Gretzky
It took four games but Alex Ovechkin has officially opened his 2024-25 account with the Washington Capitals, scoring the team's third goal of the night against the New Jersey Devils.Ovechkin redirected a puck in front of the net to put Washington up 3-1 late in the first period Saturday.
How far is Alex Ovechkin from Wayne Gretzky’s goals record at the start of the 2024-25 NHL season?
Going into the 2024-25 NHL season, Ovechkin has 853 career goals, which puts him in second behind the Great One. Washington’s captain needs 41 goals to tie Gretzky and 42 to break the record and stand alone.
In Season 20 & 41 Goals Shy Of Gretzky, Alex Ovechkin's Just Enjoying The Ride With The Capitals
Ovechkin will begin his 20th NHL season on Saturday as his Capitals play host to the New Jersey Devils, and all the while, he sits 42 goals away from passing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's greatest goal scorer of all time.
Alex Ovechkin goal tracker: Capitals star chasing Wayne Gretzky's record
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Nets first goal of season Saturday
Ovechkin scored a goal in Saturday's 6-5 overtime win over the Devils. Ovechkin scored the Capitals' third goal midway through the first period, and the star winger finally found the back of the net for the first time in 2024-25 after tallying eight shots over his previous three appearances.
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