Ovechkin's Historic Quest: Breaking Gretzky's Record! Is He the Greatest Scorer of All Time?

After shattering the 800-goal mark during the 2022-23 NHL season, Washington Capitals powerhouse Alex Ovechkin is now on a thrilling pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's legendary career goals record of 894. As he enters the 2024-25 season with 861 goals – just 33 away from history – fans around the league are buzzing with excitement and anticipation!

Through the early weeks of the season, Ovechkin has already netted eight goals, solidifying his position as one of the top scorers in NHL history. His recent performance shows no signs of slowing down, and here’s a recap of his latest tallies:

Recent Goals Scored by Ovechkin

- Goal #861 (Nov. 6, 2024): Scored against the Nashville Predators, marking his eighth of the season with help from teammates Dylan Strome and Martin Fehervary.

- Goal #860 (Nov. 3, 2024): Despite the Capitals falling to the Carolina Hurricanes, Ovi showcased his talent with a power-play goal early in the game, assisted by John Carlson and Strome.

- Goal #859 (Nov. 2, 2024): Ovechkin was pivotal in a lopsided 6-0 victory over the Columbus Blue Jackets, continuing to demonstrate his scoring prowess.

- Goal #858 (Oct. 31, 2024): In a successful outing against the Montreal Canadiens, Ovechkin capped off a 6-3 win, assisted by Protas and Strome.

- Goals #857 and #856 (Oct. 29, 2024): Showed his explosive ability by netting two goals in a victory against the New York Rangers in the first period, both assisted by Protas and Strome.

- Goal #855 (Oct. 23, 2024): Added an empty-net goal during a tough match against the Philadelphia Flyers to seal the victory.

- Goal #854 (Oct. 19, 2024): It took just four games into the season for Ovechkin to score his first goal, assisted by Carlson and Strome.

Upcoming Schedule

Ovechkin and the Capitals have a packed schedule ahead. Key matchups include: - Nov. 8: vs. Pittsburgh Penguins - Nov. 9: at St. Louis Blues - Nov. 13: vs. Toronto Maple Leafs - Nov. 15: at Colorado Avalanche

Fans can track Ovechkin's journey as he climbs the all-time goal-scoring ladder. With each match, he draws closer to potentially rewriting hockey history. Will he pass Gretzky before the end of his career? The suspense is palpable!

Stay tuned and catch the action live on ESPN+, as every goal brings us one step closer to witnessing greatness. Don’t miss a moment – you never know when he'll score that record-breaking goal!