Alex Ovechkin scores career goal No 892 as he nears Wayne Gretzky's all-time mark

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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin moved to within three goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time scoring mark as he netted his 892nd goal against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday night.

It was the Capitals’ lone goal in their 5-1 loss to the Hurricanes. He nearly scored two in the game but was stopped at point-blank range by goalie Frederik Andersen in the second period. He ended up beating Andersen on a 5-on-3 power play later in the second.

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, #8, celebrates a goal against the Carolina Hurricanes during the second period of an NHL hockey game in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

"We have a pretty good chance in the second, first shift a breakaway," Ovechkin said. "And in this game, if you have a chance, you have to use it and I think all goalies play well tonight."

Ovechkin acknowledged the playoff atmosphere in Raleigh, North Carolina. In the third period, eight players were given game misconducts after multiple fights broke out.

"We understand there's a possibility to see them in the playoffs," Ovechkin said. "It was a playoff atmosphere out there."

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, #8, watches the puck during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes in Raleigh, North Carolina, on Wednesday, April 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Karl DeBlaker)

Washington and Carolina are the two top teams in the Metropolitan Division in the Eastern Conference. The Capitals have 105 points and