Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record
He now has 15 games remaining to break the record this season, starting with a three-game homestand next week.
Ovechkin moves closer to Gretzky's record as Capitals beat Sharks 5-1
Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1. Ovechkin deflected a shot from Martin Fehervary past Georgi Romanov with 9:06 remaining in the third period.
Ovechkin gets goal to go before Capitals return home
Ovechkin capped the Washington Capitals’ three-game road trip by scoring their final goal in a 5-1 victory against the San Jose Sharks at SAP Center on Saturday. It was the 887th of his career, moving him within eight of eclipsing Gretzky’s total of 894.
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Alex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to lead the Capitals to a 5-1 win over the Sharks
Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1. Ovechkin deflected a shot from Martin Fehervary past Georgi Romanov with 9:06 remaining in the third period.
Ovechkin scores No. 887, Capitals defeat Sharks
SAN JOSE -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th goal to move eight away from breaking Wayne Gretzky 's NHL record of 894, and the Washington Capitals defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-1 at SAP Center on Saturday. "I think we had a pretty good start, all four lines rolling. Holding the puck, making smart decisions," Ovechkin said.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 887, now seven behind Wayne Gretzky's goals record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the 3rd period against the San Jose Sharks to bring him within 7 goals of Wayne Gretzky.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin: Eight goals from history
The tally was the eighth in the last 11 contests and 34th of the season for Ovechkin, and the 887th of his career -- leaving him eight goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record with 15 games left on the schedule for the Capitals.
Alex Ovechkin scores as Capitals cruise past Sharks
Alex Ovechkin pulled one goal closer to claiming the NHL all-time record and the visiting Washington Capitals used a three-goal first period to claim a 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on Saturday.
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Alex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.
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