It won't be long now. Alexander Ovechkin notched the 885th goal of his career on Wednesday, leaving him 10 away from breaking Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky's all-time record (894).
Tom Wilson’s goal with 52.3 seconds left in overtime dealt the Rangers a 3-2 loss. But the one point the Rangers (67 points) earned still managed to keep them tied for the second wild card spot with Ottawa, which beat Chicago in overtime. The Rangers’ next game will be against the Senators on Saturday afternoon in Ottawa.
Alex Ovechkin pulls within 10 goals of breaking the most hallowed record in hockey and Tom Wilson scores in OT to lift the Capitals over the Rangers.
Washington Capitals superstar and captain Alexander Ovechkin announced a classy move as he pursues Wayne Gretzky's goal record.
Alex Ovechkin got his 885th career goal to tie it midway through the third period, Tom Wilson scored 4:07 into overtime and the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the New York Rangers 3-2.
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NHL insider Mike Rupp gave his take on Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin’s chase of Wayne Gretzky’s record. Ovechkin is only 10 short of breaking “The Great One’s” total tally of NHL goals.
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal Wednesday night in a game against the Rangers, putting him nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.