Alex Ovechkin's Chase for Gretzky's Goal Record

Wayne Gretzky's NHL record: 894 career goals

Career Goals

888

as of March 2025

Goals Needed

6

to break Gretzky's record

Career Seasons

20

in the NHL

Goals Per Season

Career Goals Progression

Gretzky vs. Ovechkin: Goals By Season

Major Goal Milestones

Milestone Date Against Age
1st NHL Goal October 5, 2005 Columbus Blue Jackets 20 years, 1 month
100th Goal November 30, 2007 Philadelphia Flyers 22 years, 2 months
200th Goal February 5, 2009 Los Angeles Kings 23 years, 4 months
500th Goal January 10, 2016 Ottawa Senators 30 years, 4 months
600th Goal March 12, 2018 Winnipeg Jets 32 years, 6 months
700th Goal February 22, 2020 New Jersey Devils 34 years, 5 months
800th Goal December 13, 2022 Chicago Blackhawks 37 years, 3 months
850th Goal April 3, 2024 Buffalo Sabres 38 years, 7 months
875th Goal November 18, 2024 Vegas Golden Knights 39 years, 2 months