Did Ovechkin score? One more goal to break Gretzky record
Capitals play tonight as Ovechkin is just 3 goals aways from record
Alexander Ovechkin is just 3 goals away from all-time scoring record.
WASHINGTON - Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th goal Tuesday night. He's now within one goal of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals.
By the numbers:
The Capitals have seven games remaining in the regular season.
Ovechkin has scored his 894 goals during 20 NHL seasons with Washington.
Both Ovechkin and Gretzky averaged about 49 goals per season. Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals has stood since 1999.
Gretzky scored his 894th and final NHL goal while playing for the Rangers against the New York Islanders at Madison Square Garden in New York on March 29, 1999.
The Source: This story includes information from the NHL.