Nashville Predators Alexander Ovechkin

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, helping the Washington Capitals defeat the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night. Washington scored twice in both the first and third periods en route to breaking a three-game skid (0-2-1).

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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky as NHL's all-time scorer?

The Washington captain, who scored his 891st goal on Tuesday, has 38 goals this season and needs four more with eight games left to become the NHL's all-time leader. Ovechkin scored 15 times in his first 18 games before suffering a fractured left fibula during a Nov.

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Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star four away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record

Now, at age 39, Ovechkin is on the verge of becoming the NHL's all-time goals leader, and he can pass Gretzky's mark of 894 before the end of season. The Capitals standout currently has 891 career goals after he scored his 38th of the season Tuesday when he tapped home a beautiful Dylan Strome pass on a first-period power play against the Bruins.

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NHL Roundup: Blue Jackets crush Predators; Lightning top Islanders

Kirill Marchenko scored three goals for his third career hat trick and added an assist, and Columbus beat Nashville 8-4.

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RAV4 Things: Flyers vs. Predators

Wrapping up the March portion of their schedule, interim head coach Brad Shaw's Philadelphia Flyers (30-36-9) will host ...

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Predators GM shares "very unique" aspect of Alex Ovechkin's game that helped him inch closer to Wayne Gretzky's record

As Ovechkin moves closer to rewriting the record books, other NHL professionals opened up about their interactions with him ...

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Ovechkin career goal record chase: Tracker, highlights, more

Ovechkin netted his 878th goal with just 0.1 seconds left, slotting the puck in an empty net against the Florida Panthers. Alexander Ovechkin ... Caps' 4-1 win over the Predators by way of an ...

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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 888, inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal record

Ovechkin and the Capitals won the Stanley Cup, beating the Vegas Golden Knights in five games. Washington's coach was Barry Trotz, who is now the general manager of the Nashville Predators.

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GAME DAY: Preds at Bruins, March 4

The Nashville Predators are set to close out their ... His 27 goals are the second-most (Alexander Ovechkin – 29) of any active NHL skater against Boston. On his run to winning the Stanley ...

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