6/10. Bonus points: For Mike Babcock not being there to ruin it. +1. Total score: It’s not the most memorable record-breaking moment in NHL history, but as far as goals go, it’s pretty great.

With Ovechkin 10 goals shy of tying Gretzky's record of 894, the Capitals visit a Rangers squad seeking its first three-game winning streak in nearly four months.

Current goals: 890 Gretzky's record: 894 Goals needed to break record: 5 Games remaining in season: 10 Recent performance ... eighth player in NHL history to score 700 goals 2021: Ovechkin ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...