Alexander Ovechkin climbs historic NHL scorers list as Capitals stay hot
The Russian winger for the Washington Capitals, Alexander Ovechkin, has moved into thirteenth place on the NHL all time scoring list. This milestone came as he added two points in a 7-6 win over the Carolina Hurricanes, bringing his career total to 1,541 points on 846 goals and 695 assists over 1,413 NHL games. By reaching this mark, he surpassed fellow Russian Joe Thornton, who accumulated 1,539 points in 1,714 games. This moment underscores Ovechkin’s ongoing impact as one of the league’s most prolific goal scorers.
During the current season, Ovechkin has produced 56 points, with 24 goals and 32 assists across 66 appearances. His career goal tally stands at 846, placing him 48 goals behind Wayne Gretzky, the legendary all time leader in NHL regular season goals. Gretzky finished with 894 career goals, a record that has stood for decades and continues to define the standard for future generations. Ovechkin remains the closest active player to Gretzky’s mark, chasing the iconic leaderboard with every game.
Wayne Gretzky sits atop the NHL’s all time goals list with 894, a milestone that has become a benchmark for excellence in hockey history. Ovechkin’s pursuit of that record has been a defining narrative of his career, cementing his status as a modern great and a central figure in discussions about the greatest scorers the league has ever seen. As the season progressed, fans and analysts watched closely to see how far the Russian star could push toward Gretzky’s lofty total, with every game shaping the historical arc of the sport.
In the upcoming schedule, Washington is scheduled to meet Winnipeg. The game is slated for March 24 and will be watched closely by supporters eager to see how Ovechkin continues his pursuit of the all time mark while continuing to contribute to the Capitals’ efforts to climb the standings. The coaching staff and teammates have highlighted the importance of his leadership and scoring touch in critical moments of the campaign.
During a period of reflection on Ovechkin’s legacy, a well known trainer recently commented that the player might be on a path that echoes Gretzky’s historic record. The discussion underscored the breadth of public interest surrounding Ovechkin’s career and the broader conversation about what it takes to reach the pinnacle of NHL goals in a modern era characterized by evolving defensive schemes and faster paces of play.