Alex Ovechkin, 38, Begins 73-Goal Chase to Surpass Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Record

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It’s been a long time coming, but Alex Ovechkin is finally on the brink of NHL history. The 38-year-old Washington Capitals star is now just 73 goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record of 894 goals.

Ovechkin has been chasing Gretzky’s record for years, and it’s been a long and winding road. He’s had to battle injuries, age, and the changing landscape of the NHL, but he’s persevered and is now just 73 goals away from becoming the greatest goal scorer in NHL history.

Ovechkin has already earned a place in the record books as one of the most decorated players in NHL history. He’s won three Hart Trophies as the league’s most valuable player, eight Rocket Richard Trophies as the league’s top goal scorer, and a Stanley Cup championship. He’s also been named to the All-Star team 13 times and is one of only two players to have scored 600 or more goals in their career.

Now, Ovechkin is on the brink of making history once again. If he can score 73 more goals, he will surpass Gretzky’s record and become the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. It won’t be easy, but if anyone can do it, it’s Ovechkin.

Ovechkin’s pursuit of history is sure to be an exciting one. He’s already made his mark on the NHL, and now he has a chance to make history once again. It will be a long and difficult journey, but if anyone can do it, it’s Alex Ovechkin.

Alex Ovechkin, 38, Begins 73-Goal Chase to Surpass Wayne Gretzky's NHL Record