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Ovechkin Hits 886 Goals, Nears Gretzky's Record

3/10/2025

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In a thrilling match, Alex Ovechkin netted his 886th career goal with an empty-netter, clinching a 4-2 win for the Washington Capitals against the Seattle Kraken. This milestone also marked his 1,600th career point, placing him among the elite as the 11th player to achieve this feat. Ovechkin now stands just nine goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's legendary record of 894 goals.

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In a thrilling match, Alex Ovechkin netted his 886th career goal with an empty-netter, clinching a 4-2 win for the Washington Capitals against the Seattle Kraken. This milestone also marked his 1,600th career point, placing him among the elite as the 11th player to achieve this feat. Ovechkin now stands just nine goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's legendary record of 894 goals.