As of February 4, 2025, Washington Capitals’ captain Alex Ovechkin has scored 878 career NHL goals, placing him just 16 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 goals.
In the Capitals’ recent 6-3 victory over the Florida Panthers, Ovechkin netted his 25th goal of the season, bringing his career total to 878 goals.
Notably, Ovechkin has scored 63 empty-net goals in his career, the most in NHL history. With 29 games remaining in the regular season, Ovechkin is averaging approximately 0.5 goals per game. If he maintains this pace, he could potentially surpass Gretzky’s record by the end of the season. However, achieving this milestone would require an exceptional scoring streak.
Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s record has been a focal point of the NHL season, with fans and analysts closely monitoring his progress. His consistent goal-scoring ability, even in the later stages of his career, underscores his status as one of the game’s all-time greats.
