Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is a well-known name in NHL history. He has set numerous records throughout his career, but there is one milestone that he is closing in on that could solidify his legacy as one of the greatest of all time. Ovechkin is nearing the NHL’s all-time goals record, currently held by Wayne Gretzky at 894 goals. As of now, Ovechkin has scored 866 goals and needs 29 more to break Gretzky’s record.
The previous season was a bit challenging for Ovechkin, as he scored only 31 goals, his lowest total since the 2012-13 season. However, he bounced back in the 2022-23 season with 42 goals, continuing his impressive goal-scoring consistency with at least 41 goals in 13 of his 19 NHL seasons.
In the current season, Ovechkin has already scored 13 goals and is on pace to potentially reach 62 goals by the end of the campaign, which would be the second-highest total in his career. His recent hat trick against the Vegas Golden Knights in a 5-2 victory shows that he is determined to surpass Gretzky’s record.
At 39 years old, Ovechkin remains a dominant force on the ice, especially on the Capitals’ power-play unit. With his exceptional goal-scoring abilities and the support of his team, Ovechkin has a good chance of making history by breaking Gretzky’s record before the season ends.
CBS Sports will be closely monitoring Ovechkin’s progress towards the all-time goals record, providing updates on his journey to potentially becoming the new record-holder in NHL history. As fans eagerly watch Ovechkin chase this historic milestone, his legacy as one of the greatest players in NHL history continues to grow.
