Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to NHL history after the “Great 8” reached a fitting number in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. Ovechkin scored his 888th goal Thursday ...

Ovechkin scored his 888th ... flipped the goal counter in a corner of the arena from 887 to 888. Fans chanted “Ovi! Ovi!” as play resumed. “Every time he scores, the crowd gets 10 times ...

WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to NHL history after the "Great 8" reached a fitting number in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. Ovechkin scored his 888th goal ...