Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: The Great Eight 22 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894
After going scoreless for two straight games, Ovechkin scored goal No. 873 on Saturday, getting an empty netter late in a 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators. The goal was his 20th this season, notching his 20th straight season with 20+ goals; Ovechkin now joins Gordie Howe as the only players to achieve that milestone.