Mar 20, 2025 - Sports

Ovechkin is eight goals from Gretzky's record

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Alex Ovechkin on ice — Photo: Patrick Smith/Getty Images

Alex Ovechkin is eight goals away from beating Wayne Gretzky's NHL career all-time record.

Why it matters: With 14 games left, Capitals fans can follow along with the "Gr8 Chase," a campaign counting down to the big achievement and raising funds for childhood cancer research.

State of play: Gretzky's 894 goal record has stood since 1999.

The Capitals host the Flyers tonight.

Between the lines: NHL officials are ready for any instant replay challenges to goals, to ensure Ovi's record-breaking moment goes smoothly, The Athletic reports.

1 good thing: Ovechkin is donating to pediatric cancer research in an amount equal to his career goal tally each time he scores a goal for the rest of his career. The funds are matched by Monumental Sports & Entertainment.

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Ovechkin is eight goals from Gretzky's record

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