Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record

sportingnews.com — October 30, 2024 at 01:01 AM UTC

Alex Ovechkin is now 38 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record of 894. Ovechkin, who has scored 857 goals, recently passed Gordie Howe for second place on the list. As of October 29, 2024, Ovechkin has scored four goals this season, bringing his total to 857. He is in his 20th NHL season and remains a top scorer, averaging 0.60 goals per game. Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's record is notable as he is the only player currently close to it. He has previously broken records for the most 40-goal seasons and continues to be a significant scoring threat.

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