Alex Ovechkin, the star player for the Washington Capitals, is well on his way to making NHL history by potentially breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record during the 2024-25 regular season. Ovechkin currently sits at 868 career goals, just 27 goals shy of surpassing Gretzky’s mark of 894.
Although the 2023-24 season saw Ovechkin score his lowest total of goals in a full-length season since 2012-13, with 31 goals, he has proven himself time and time again as a prolific goal scorer. With 42 goals in the 2022-23 season and at least 41 goals in 13 of his 19 NHL seasons, Ovechkin’s consistency and skill are undeniable.
Additionally, Ovechkin recently made history by registering his 18th 30-goal season, surpassing Mike Gartner’s previous record of 17. His impressive performance in a game against the Utah Hockey Club, where he scored two goals, followed by a hat trick against the Vegas Golden Knights, further solidified his reputation as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history.
Despite leaving a recent game early due to a lower-body injury, Ovechkin’s determination and talent are evident in his league-leading 15 goals so far this season. On pace for a remarkable 68 goals, which would surpass his career high of 65 goals in the 2007-08 season, Ovechkin shows no signs of slowing down.
As he continues to lead the Capitals’ power-play unit and capitalize on goal-scoring opportunities, Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record will be closely monitored. CBS Sports will be tracking his progress throughout the season, keeping fans updated on his journey to potentially becoming the NHL’s all-time goals leader. With his exceptional skill, experience, and drive to succeed, Ovechkin is poised to etch his name in the history books as one of the greatest players the NHL has ever seen.
