Alex Ovechkin 8 goals from the record of Wayne Gretzky's record according to the value against Haie

In his search for the biggest scorer of the NHL, Alex Ovechkin came closer on Saturday and is now eight goals from the hockey independence.

The superstar in Washington Capitals scored the career etorment No. 887 against the San Jose Sharks when he continued to adhere to Wayne Gretzky's long -term record of 894 goals.

Ovechkin has 34 goals this season, an impressive performance because he has 40 years old – his birthday is September 17th – and that from November 18 to December 28th, he missed 16 games after breaking his left fibula.

After Martin Ferervary's shot fun, Ovechkin achieved sharks after a sharing turnover with 9:06 in the third period to give Washington a 5-1 lead ahead of San Jose.

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– Gino Hard (@Ginohard_) March 15, 2025

Ovechkin has his last four game and eight times in his last 11 aftermath, after achieving number 886 on Sunday in the 4-2 victory of the capitals against Seattle. In search of his 14th career season with 40 goals, the wing player has also had 19 in his 33 competitions since his return of injuries.

The goal on Saturday was Ovechkins 17th in 29 career games against the Sharks. His most remarkable game against the sharks took place on January 22, 2019 when he had three goals and an assist at home.

Ovechkin, should he stay healthy, 15 games remain in the 2024-25 season to either catch or surpass Gretzky. Ovechkin reaches faster than Gretzky in the game. The former played 1,477 games for 1,487 games.

Washington continued his offer for a fourth presidential trophy and his first, which have been honored in the regular season in 2016 and 2017. The capitals competed on Saturday with a 43-15-8 record and competed for the NHL points with Winnipeg.

The capitals are now starting a three-game home against Detroit (on Tuesday), Philadelphia (on Thursday) and Florida (next Saturday).

(Photo by Alex Ovechkin: Wendell Cruz / Imagn Images)