Alex Ovechkin scores his 890th career goal to move 5 goals away from breaking Gretzky’s NHL record March 31, 2025 by Pro Hockey Talk Alex Ovechkin moved five goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, scoring the 890th goal of his career in the Washington Capitals 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Share this:Click to share on Twitter (Opens in new window)Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Related