Alex Ovechkin's slow start to the season continued in December, but there are some signs the Washington Capitals' star could be bursting out of his slump.
What was once thought to be a distant fairytale, The Great Eight's chase of Wayne Gretzky's hallowed record of 894 goals — the top of the mountain among all-time career goal scorers — now seems distinctly within reach.
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These are the two goals Ovi scored in 14 games during December 2023.
Career Goal Number: 828
Ovechkin ended a 14-game-long goal drought with a dramatic game-winner to beat the Columbus Blue Jackets with 2:18 left in overtime. "It's been a while," he said after the game. "I'll take it."
Career Goal Number: 829
After four more games without a goal, Ovi scored in the Capitals' final game of 2023 blasting a one-timer to put him just 65 goals behind Gretzky's career record.
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