Wayne Gretzky is the all-time leading goal scorer in the NHL as he has 894 goals. Alex Ovechkin is now 10 goals away from breaking the record as his goal against the Rangers put him at 885. Capitals fans are excited about Ovechkin getting closer to this milestone, and they are happy about the big comeback win.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal midway through the third period of the Washington Capitals’ game against New York Rangers on Wednesday night, moving nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 885th career goal with 9:32 remaining in the third period and Tom Wilson netted the game-winner with 53 seconds left in overtime as the visiting Washington Capitals rallied for a 3-2 victory over the New York Rangers on Wednesday.