Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 879

Alex Ovechkin on track to break Wayne Gretzky record
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals is closing in on the NHL goals record of 894 held by Wayne Gretzky, needing just another 16 to break the record.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 16 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
"The Great Eight" is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky — then with the New York Rangers — reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals.
Alex Ovechkin moves 16 goals away from breaking Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin scores his 879th career goal to move 16 goals away from eclipsing Wayne Gretzky's all-time record
Alex Ovechkin is just 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record; check out how to get his gear
Alex Ovechkin has been regarded as one of the best goal-scorers of this generation. However, he is well on his way to breaking the previously unbeatable record of 894 career goals set by The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The best part? He can break that record this season.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to four games vs. Flyers
Ovechkin now moves into a five-way tie for eighth on the league leaderboard in goals scored this season. His current 0.68 goals-per-game pace still has him on schedule to break Gretzky's record before the conclusion of the regular season calendar.
Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers
Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday night.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Tracking his chase to catch Wayne Gretzky
We're tracking Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's goal record and trying to determine the game in which he's most likely to break the record.
How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking all his stats
Ovechkin entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals, which has stood since 1999. The Washington captain has 23 goals this season, with 31 games left. This season, he moved into second place with 20 consecutive 20-goal seasons and set a record for the number of goalies he has scored against in his career.
Codename Ovi: Tracing Alex Ovechkin's monumental pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record
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Alex Ovechkin scores No. 878, now 17 goals away from record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3 on Tuesday.
Alex Ovechkin's recent hot streak has him on pace to break Wayne Gretzky's goal record this season
With 10 goals since his return to action on Dec. 28 and his recent streak, it's possible we could witness Alex Ovechkin make history in the coming months.
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