Ovechkin is feeling better every game as he moves closer to breaking Gretzky’s NHL goals record January 6, 2025 by Pro Hockey Talk Alex Ovechkin scored the fifth goal in a 7-4 win to get No. 872 and move 23 back of breaking Gretzky’s record of 894 that long seemed unapproachable. Share this: Click to share on X (Opens in new window) X Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) Facebook