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Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky’s in Washington’s win over the Florida Panthers.

Alex Ovechkin has been regarded as one of the best goal-scorers of this generation. However, he is well on his way to breaking the previously unbeatable record of 894 career goals set by The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. The best part? He can break that record this season.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3.

Alex Ovechkin continues his chase for the NHL all-time goals record for the Capitals (34-11-7), who have a 13-game home point streak (9-0-4). Ovechkin scored his 877th career goal in a 5-4 overtime loss to the Winnipeg Jets on Saturday to move within 18 of passing Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894.