Washington Capitals Star Alex Ovechkin moved to three goals of breaking the brand of Wayne Gretzky, while scoring his 892nd goal against Carolina hurricanes on Wednesday night.
Was the lone goal of capitals in their 5-1 loss the hurricanes. He almost scored two in the game, but goalkeeper Frederik Andersen was stopped at the timely range. He ended up beating Andersen on a play of 5 to 3 later in the second.
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Alex Ovecchkin, #8 of Washington Capital, celebrates a goal against the hurricanes of Carolina during the second period of a NHL hockey game in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl Deblaker)
« We have a good opportunity in the second, first change a break, » said Ovechkin. « And in this game, if you have an opportunity, you have to use it and I think all the goalkeepers play well tonight. »
Ovechkin recognized the Playoff atmosphere in Raleigh, North Carolina. In the third period, eight players received poor game conduct after multiple fights occurred.
« We understand that there is the possibility of seeing them in the playoffs, » said Ovechkin. « It was a playoff atmosphere here. »
Alex Ovechkin, #8 of Washington Capels, watches the first period of a NHL hockey match against Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl Deblaker)
Washington and Carolina are the two most important teams in the metropolitan division at the Eastern Conference. The capitals have 105 points and the hurricanes have 96.
« The GR8 Chase » is still activated, at least for seven more games. Ovecchkin could close the record At the end of the weekend with a game against Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night and then a road game against New York Islands on Sunday.
Gretzky’s 894 career goals were thought to be unbeatable, but Ovechkin is expected to challenge the odds.
Alex Ovecchkin, #8 of Washington Capital, launched a fan during the heaters before the Capital Party against Carolina Hurricanes in a NHL Hockey match in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl Deblaker)
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« (The record) feels as if it were right there, » said Trevor Van Riemsdyk, a capita defender. « He feels as if he continues to mark every night. He has been huge for us and awesome to see that he still does it at this torrid pace. »
Associated Press contributed to this report.
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