NHL Legend in the Making: Ovechkin's Goal Tracker

Track Alexander Ovechkin's progress as he chases Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record. Get game-by-game updates and highlights of Ovechkin's goals.

Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin is on a torrid pace to start the 2024-2025 season, putting him within striking distance of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record in the NHL. A record once deemed unbreakable, Ovechkin's incredible form has him closing in on Gretzky's mark of 894 career goals.

As of January 11, 2025, Ovechkin has scored 20 goals in just 27 games for the Washington Capitals, with his career total standing at 873 goals. His current trajectory suggests he will easily surpass 50 goals this season, which would not only shatter Gretzky's record but also cement Ovechkin's status as one of the greatest goal-scorers in NHL history.

With just 22 goals needed to overtake Gretzky, Ovechkin is poised to make history. As the season unfolds, all eyes will be on the Washington Capitals star as he pursues this monumental achievement, one that would redefine the record books and solidify his legacy as an all-time great.

Below is a list of games where Alexander Ovechkin has scored this year, with links to the goal highlights in each respective game. The most recent goal highlight will remain at the top of the list. This article will continue to be updated as Ovechkin pursues history.

Here is the list of Ovechkin's goals:

° January 11th vs Nashville Predators: Ovechkin (20) (Empty net)

° January 4th vs. New York Rangers: Ovechkin (19) (Goalie - Jonathan Quick)

° January 2nd vs. Minnesota Wild: Ovechkin (18) (Goalie - Marc-Andre Fleury)

° December 29th vs. Detroit Red Wings: Ovechkin (17) (Goalie - Alex Lyon)

° December 28th vs. Toronto Maple Leafs: Ovechkin (16) (Empty Net)

° November 18th vs. Utah Hockey Club: Ovechkin (15) (Goalie - Connor Ingram)

° November 17th vs Las Vegas Golden Knights: Ovechkin (13) (Empty net)

° November 17th vs Las Vegas Golden Knights: Ovechkin (12) (Goalie - Ilya Samsonov)

° November 10th vs St. Louis Blues: Ovechkin (9) (Goalie - Jordan Binnington)

° November 6th vs Nashville Predators: Ovechkin (8) (Goalie - Juuse Saros)

° November 3rd vs Carolina Hurricanes: Ovechkin (7, PP) (Goalie  - Pyotr Kochetkov)

° November 2nd vs Columbus Blue Jackets: Ovechkin (6) (Goalie - Daniil Tarasov)

° October 31st vs Montreal Canadiens: Ovechkin (5) (Goalie - Cayden Primeau)

° October 29th vs New York Rangers: Ovechkin (4, 3) (Goalie - Igor Shesterkin)

° October 23rd vs Philadelphia Flyers: Ovechkin (2) (Empty net)

° October 19th vs New Jersey Devils: Ovechkin (1) (Goalie - Jacob Markstrom)