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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 all the goals Ovechkin has scored in the new year.
Career Goal Number: 812
Jan. 26 vs. Pittsburgh – His final goal before the All-Star break, Ovechkin notched career no. 812 on Jan. 26 against the Pittsburgh Penguins, a delicious 3-2 Caps victory. Ovi's goal came six minutes into the first period, making it his 139th career game-opening goal (NHL all-time leader). It also marked his 401st career goal scored at home, tying former Capital Mike Gartner for the fourth-most home goals in NHL history.
Career Goal Number: 811
Jan. 24 @ Colorado – Ovechkin notched his 811th career goal nine minutes and 44 seconds into the third period of this Jan. 24 game against the Colorado Avalanche.
Career Goal Number: 810
Jan. 14 vs. Philadelphia – Another game another milestone reached for Ovi, who tied former Capital Mike Gartner for the most 30-goal seasons in NHL history (17) with his first period goal against the Philadelphia Flyers. It also marked his 810th career goal. Another interesting stat: Among players to begin a season at age 37 or older, Ovechkin required the fewest games in NHL history to reach 30 goals in a single season.
Career Goal Number: 809
Jan. 5 @ Columbus – Everyone got in on the action in this 6-2 Caps win over the Columbus Blue Jackets on Jan. 5. Ovechkin was able to get on the board in the final seven minutes of regulation for his 809th career goal.
Career Goal Number: 807, 808
Jan. 3 vs. Buffalo – Ovi took two steps closer to the record in this Jan. 3 game against the Buffalo Sabres, scoring goal numbers 807 and 808 in the second and third periods, respectively. The Caps lost a tough one 5-4 after allowing the game-winning goal three minutes into OT.
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