Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal in the Washington Capitals’ game against the Carolina Hurricanes, bringing him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. The 39-year-old Russian forward has 39 goals this season and is on pace to pass Gretzky’s mark of 894 before the playoffs begin. Ovechkin is on a hot streak, with 39 goals in 39 games, despite missing 16 games due to injury. The Capitals have seven more games left in the season, giving Ovechkin ample opportunity to reach the record.
