Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record March 16, 2025 by Pro Hockey Talk Alex Ovechkin shook off a rough start to this three-game California swing by scoring his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook