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Stay updated on <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/alex-ovechkin/3989">Alex Ovechkin&#8217;s</a> incredible goal-scoring journey with our live tracker, stats, and milestones as he chases the all-time record for career goals. 
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The <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/washington-capitals-depth-chart">Washington Capitals</a> superstar goal-scoring winger is closing in on an <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl">NHL</a> record. Wayne Gretzky sits on top of the NHL record books with the most goals of all time. How many goals did Gretzky score in his NHL career?
SportsGrid will track <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/alex-ovechkin/3989">Alex Ovechkin</a> in each remaining game as he closes in on breaking the record. Will Ovechkin break the record this season? 
<h3>Career NHL Goal-Scoring Leaders </h3>
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<td style="width: 30.2441%; height: 24px;">Wayne Gretzky</td>
<td style="width: 14.062%; height: 24px;">894</td>
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<td style="width: 30.2441%; height: 24px;">Alex Ovechkin</td>
<td style="width: 14.062%; height: 24px;">884</td>
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<td style="width: 30.2441%; height: 24px;">Gordie Howe</td>
<td style="width: 14.062%; height: 24px;">801</td>
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<td style="width: 30.2441%; height: 24px;">Jaromir Jagr</td>
<td style="width: 14.062%; height: 24px;">766</td>
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<td style="width: 30.2441%; height: 24px;">Brett Hull</td>
<td style="width: 14.062%; height: 24px;">741</td>
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<td style="width: 30.2441%; height: 24px;">Marcel Dionne</td>
<td style="width: 14.062%; height: 24px;">731</td>
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<td style="width: 30.2441%; height: 24px;">Phil Esposito</td>
<td style="width: 14.062%; height: 24px;">717</td>
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<td style="width: 30.2441%; height: 24px;">Mike Gartner</td>
<td style="width: 14.062%; height: 24px;">708</td>
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<td style="width: 30.2441%; height: 24px;">Mark Messier</td>
<td style="width: 14.062%; height: 24px;">694</td>
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<h3>Does Alex Ovechkin Play Tonight?</h3>
Yes. <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/alex-ovechkin/3989">Alex Ovechkin</a> plays tonight. On Wednesday, the Capitals visit the<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/depth-chart/new-york-rangers-depth-chart"> New York Rangers</a>. The puck drops just after 7:30 p.m. ET. Ovechkin is listed at +120 on the FanDuel Sportsbook to score in this matchup. 
<h3>How Many Goals Does Alex Ovechkin Have?</h3>
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/alex-ovechkin/3989">Alex Ovechkin</a> has scored 884 career goals in the NHL. 
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<h3>How Many Goals Does Alex Ovechkin Have This Season?</h3>
<a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/alex-ovechkin/3989">Alex Ovechkin</a> has tallied 31 goals in 45 games this season. 
<h3>How Many Goals Until Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky&#8217;s Record?</h3>
Entering action on March 5, 2025, <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/alex-ovechkin/3989">Alex Ovechkin</a> sits 11 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky&#8217;s record. 
<h3>Who is the Closest Active Goal-Scored to Alex Ovechkin?</h3>
The closest active goal-scored to <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/alex-ovechkin/3989">Alex Ovechkin</a> is <a href="https://www.sportsgrid.com/nhl/players/sidney-crosby/3934">Sidney Crosby</a>. The future Hall of Fame center has recorded 611 goals in his NHL career. 
<h3>How Many Games Do the Washington Capitals Have Left This Year?</h3>
The Washington Capitals have 21 regular-season games remaining on their schedule. They lead the Metropolitan Division with 86 points. 
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