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Did Ovechkin score last night? Here's how many goals he needs to break Gretzky record

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Published  March 21, 2025 9:19am EDT
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WASHINGTON, DC - MARCH 20: Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring a goal against the Philadelphia Flyers during the first period at Capital One Arena on March 20, 2025 in Washington, DC. The goal was Alex

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The Brief

    • Washington Capitals player Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th goal Thursday night against the Philadelphia Flyers.
    • He's now within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record.

WASHINGTON - Alex Ovechkin scored his 888th goal Thursday night. He's now within seven goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals. 

By the numbers:

The Washington Capitals defeated the Philadelphia Flyers 3-2 at Capital One Arena on Thursday.

The Capitals have 13 games remaining in the regular season.

So far, Ovechkin has scored 35 goals in 53 games this season. He's scored 13 goals in his past 19 games. 

Both Ovechkin and Gretzky averaged about 49 goals per season. Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals has stood since 1999. 

The Source: This story includes information from the NHL. 

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