Alex Ovechkin is well on his way to making NHL history as he closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. The Washington Capitals star already has an impressive list of records under his belt, but surpassing Gretzky’s mark of 894 goals would solidify his place among the greatest players of all time.
As of now, Ovechkin has 868 career goals and needs just 27 more to break Gretzky’s record. Despite scoring 31 goals in the previous season, which was his lowest total in a full-length season in nearly a decade, Ovechkin remains determined to achieve this milestone. He has consistently been a prolific goal scorer throughout his NHL career, recording at least 41 goals in 13 of his 19 seasons.
In addition to his goal-scoring prowess, Ovechkin has also tallied 707 assists for a total of 1,575 points in his professional career. He recently made history by registering his 18th 30-goal season, surpassing Mike Gartner’s previous record. Ovechkin’s impressive performance in the current season, where he has already scored 15 goals, puts him on track to potentially surpass his career-high of 65 goals in a single season.
Despite facing a potential setback with a lower-body injury, Ovechkin’s determination and skill make it likely that he will continue to be a dominant force on the ice. His role on the Capitals’ power-play unit provides him with ample opportunities to add to his goal-scoring tally. With a strong start to the season, Ovechkin is well-positioned to break Gretzky’s record before the end of the regular season.
As Ovechkin inches closer to this historic achievement, fans and analysts alike will be closely monitoring his progress. CBS Sports will be providing regular updates on Ovechkin’s goal-scoring journey as he aims to surpass Gretzky and etch his name in the annals of NHL history.
