WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th goal to move within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894, and the Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 at Capital One Arena on Thursday.

A couple of records were reached on Thursday in the Flyers' 3-2 loss to the Washington Capitals. No, Alex Ovechkin didn’t score his famous “Ovechtrick” of nine goals, which he joked about in a commercial back in the day.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th career goal to continue his pursuit of the NHL record, and the Washington Capitals clinched a playoff berth by beating the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 and getting some help elsewhere.

Defenseman Thomas Harley scored his second goal of the game nine seconds into overtime, giving the Dallas Stars a 3-2 win over the Philadelphia Flyers.

Just nine seconds into overtime, Jason Robertson took advantage of a defensive miscue from the Philadelphia Flyers on Saturday. Robertson seemed to deflect a Philadelphia pass soon after the puck was dropped to start overtime, then took advantage of an errant deflection from Flyers goalie Samuel Ersson.

The Stars beat the Flyers 3-2 in overtime thanks to two goals from Thomas Harley, including the winner, and 22 saves from Jake Oettinger.