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Ovechkin Scores 884th Goal, Eyes Gretzky's Record

3/2/2025

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In a hard-fought battle against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Alex Ovechkin netted his 884th career goal, bringing him tantalizingly close to Wayne Gretzky's legendary record of 894. At 39, the Capitals' superstar has already tallied 31 goals this season, with 22 games left to chase history, aiming for a record-breaking moment in early April.

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In a hard-fought battle against the Tampa Bay Lightning, Alex Ovechkin netted his 884th career goal, bringing him tantalizingly close to Wayne Gretzky's legendary record of 894. At 39, the Capitals' superstar has already tallied 31 goals this season, with 22 games left to chase history, aiming for a record-breaking moment in early April.