Alex Ovechkin records 892nd career goal to move a hat trick away of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal Wednesday and is now three tally shy of breaking Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky’s 31-year NHL record.

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal Wednesday and is now three tally shy of breaking Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky’s 31-year NHL record. Down 4-0 against the Carolina Hurricanes late in the second period, Ovechkin scored on a 5-on-3 power play in the Capitals’ 5-1 loss in Raleigh, North Carolina. It was the 39-year-old’s 39th goal of the season. After the game, Ovechkin said it was great to have Gretzky’s support during the historic chase. “It’s great for hockey,” he said. “Obviously, we have a relationship. He told me of his support. I’m pretty sure he’s going to join the team and he is going to follow us.” Carolina has been good for Ovechkin.