Alex Ovechkin continues his quest to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer.
Starting this season, the 39-year-old faced a significant challenge: to score 42 goals to surpass Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 goals, set in 1999.
Ovechkin has shown remarkable form this season, scoring 34 goals in 52 games. A fibula injury in November may have slowed him down, but he remains close to potentially breaking the record.
He is now just eight goals away from Gretzky’s record. Here’s the latest update on Ovechkin’s chase.
Ovechkin’s chase for NHL goals record
Follow Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time goals record.
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Remaining Games: 14
March 20: Vs. Philadelphia Flyers, 7 p.m.
March 22: Vs. Florida Panthers, 5 p.m.
March 25: At Winnipeg Jets, 8 p.m.
March 27: At Minnesota Wild, 7:30 p.m.
March 30: Vs. Buffalo Sabres, 3 p.m.
April 1: At Boston Bruins, 7 p.m.
April 2: At Carolina Hurricanes, 7 p.m.
April 4: Vs. Chicago Blackhawks, 7 p.m.
April 6: At New York Islanders, 12:30 p.m.
April 10: Vs. Carolina Hurricanes, 7:30 p.m.
April 12: At Columbus Blue Jackets, 12:30 p.m.
April 13: Vs. Columbus Blue Jackets, 6 p.m.
April 15: At New York Islanders, 8 p.m.
April 17: At Pittsburgh Penguins, 7 p.m.
Goal No. 888
Six goals behind Gretzky’s record
Date: March 20, 2025
Ovechkin scored his 35th goal of the season, marking the 15th time in his career he has reached the 35-goal mark. He scored against Flyers goalie Samuel Ersson, assisted by Aliaksei Protas.
Goal No. 887
Seven goals behind Gretzky’s record
Date: March 15, 2025
Ovechkin’s deflected shot off Martin Fehervary’s attempt went past Sharks goalie Georgi Romanov. This was the 182nd different goalie Ovechkin has scored on in the NHL, a league record.
Goal No. 886
Eight goals behind Gretzky’s record
Date: March 9, 2025
Ovechkin scored his 886th career goal, an empty-netter against the Kraken. This goal also made him the 11th player in NHL history to reach 1,600 career points.
