Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin continues his relentless pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record, scoring his 872nd goal in a thrilling 7-4 victory over the New York Rangers. Coach Peter Laviolette expressed confidence in Ovechkin’s performance, stating that he doesn't see him slowing down, especially after returning from a significant injury.
Ovechkin's recent resurgence is marked by four goals in five games since recovering from a broken leg, demonstrating his remarkable resilience at age 39. His successful campaign puts him just 23 goals shy of Gretzky's legendary 894, and he remains on track to achieve his 20th consecutive season with 20 goals.