After breaking the 800-goal barrier during the 2022-23 season, Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin now has his sights set on breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894.
James Dator has been covering a wide range of sports for SB Nation for over a decade, with a special focus on the NFL. Alexander Ovechkin’s pursuit of The Great One is approaching its final stage.
It marked the first time Ovechkin scored an OT goal in a 1-0 game in his career. It was also his 13th career OT goal on the road, surpassing Jagr and John Tavares for the most in NHL history.