Alex Ovechkin Nears Gretzky's Goal Record in Capitals' Win Over Sharks

Ovechkin's 887th career goal places him just seven away from tying Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal during the Washington Capitals' 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks, moving closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 goals.
The 39-year-old forward deflected a point shot in the third period, marking his 34th goal of the season and scoring against his NHL-record 182nd different goaltender.
The Capitals, leading the Eastern Conference, secured their sixth win in seven games with additional goals from Dylan Strome, Aliaksei Protas, Taylor Raddysh, and Trevor van Riemsdyk.
San Jose Sharks struggled, with starting goalie Alexandar Georgiev replaced after the first period, and remain at the bottom of the league standings.
Other NHL highlights included a shutout by Igor Shesterkin for the Rangers, a hat trick by Jordan Kyrou for the Blues, and Quinton Byfield's sixth consecutive game with a goal for the Kings.