Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to NHL history after the \"Great 8\" reached a fitting number in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky\'s career goals record.
Ovechkin scored his 888th goal Thursday night in a 3-2 victory by the Washington Capitals over Philadelphia that helped them clinch a playoff berth, moving seven back of passing Gretzky\'s mark of 894 that long seemed unapproachable.
Via ESPN.com