Tue Nov 19 03:20:00 UTC 2024: **Ovechkin Nears Gretzky’s NHL Goal Record; Projected Tie Date Varies**

Washington, D.C. – Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin continues his relentless pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record of 894. With 866 goals already under his belt, Ovechkin is closing in on the legendary mark. The exact date he ties Gretzky, however, remains uncertain, depending on his scoring pace.

According to ESPN Research, if Ovechkin maintains his current pace, he’ll reach 894 on February 9th against the Utah team. His career goals-per-game average suggests a tie on March 11th against Anaheim. A third projection, based on his goals-per-game rate since the 2020-21 season, points towards March 22nd against Florida as the record-tying game.

Ovechkin has already displayed his scoring prowess this season, netting multiple goals in several games. Highlights include a hat trick in a 5-2 victory, and numerous other multi-goal performances. Fans can follow Ovechkin’s progress and watch his pursuit of the record unfold on ESPN+, which is offering live NHL coverage including Capitals games (blackout restrictions apply). A portion of the Capitals’ upcoming schedule is listed below.

**Upcoming Capitals Games (Partial List):**

* Thu, Nov 21: vs. Colorado
* Sat, Nov 23: vs. New Jersey
* Wed, Nov 27: at Tampa Bay (TNT/Max)
* …and many more. A full schedule is available at [link to ESPN+ schedule].

The anticipation is building as hockey fans eagerly await the moment Ovechkin potentially surpasses Gretzky’s long-standing record. ESPN+ subscribers can catch all the action live.

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