Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 879

Watch: Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to four games vs. Flyers
Ovechkin now moves into a five-way tie for eighth on the league leaderboard in goals scored this season. His current 0.68 goals-per-game pace still has him on schedule to break Gretzky's record before the conclusion of the regular season calendar.
Alex Ovechkin is just 18 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record; check out how to get his gear
Alex Ovechkin has been regarded as one of the best goal-scorers of this generation. However, he is well on his way to breaking the previously unbeatable record of 894 career goals set by The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The best part? He can break that record this season.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 877 vs. Jets with vintage shot from distance
The Washington Capitals have trailed in the third period in each of their previous two games including Saturday night. Each time captain Alexander Ovechkin scored to lead a comeback.
Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers
Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record and the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3 on Thursday night.
Ovechkin scores goal No. 879, Capitals rally past Flyers
Moves within 16 of passing Gretzky; Philadelphia has lost 7 of 8 PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th NHL goal and the Washington Capitals rallied for a 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.
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Ovechkin chase of Gretzky stirs memories for his 1st NHL coach with Capitals
Gretzky scored 51 goals that season -- the first of his nine 50-goal seasons, an NHL record he shares with Ovechkin and Mike ...
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NHL Notebook: Alexander Ovechkin scored in his fourth straight game
Alexander Ovechkin is inching ever so close to breaking the National Hockey League goal record. His Washington Capitals faced ...