US EditionOvechkin scores his 887th goal to lead Capitals over Sharks
- Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th goal, moving within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky's record, leading the Washington Capitals to a 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks on March 15, 2025.
- Ovechkin also contributed an assist on Dylan Strome's opening goal, marking his 776th career point on the road.
- Sharks forward Nikolai Kovalenko did not play in the game, as he was a healthy scratch after returning from injury and has nine points in 21 games.
- Sharks coach Ryan Warsofsky expressed the need for more consistency from Kovalenko, who is in his first full season in North America.
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'Great 8' is now eight from mark
SAN JOSE, Calif. — Alex Ovechkin shook off a rough start to this three-game California swing by scoring his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record.
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NHL roundup: Ovechkin moves closer to Gretzky’s record as Capitals beat Sharks 5-1
SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jose Sharks 5-1.
Ovechkin scores goal No. 887 as Capitals rout Sharks
SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Sharks have played dozens of close games this season, an example, it seems, of how much more competitive they’ve been compared to last year. Every so often, though, the Sharks will receive a…
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