Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 25 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
The Great Eight is within striking distance of Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, which Gretzky reached on March 29, 1999, against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin began this season with 853 career goals. He remains at 870 after failing to score during Washington's 3-1 win over the Boston Bruins during a New Year's Eve matinee.