Alex Ovechkin shook off a rough start to this three-game California swing by scoring his 887th career goal Saturday against the San Jose Sharks to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record.

He now has 15 games remaining to break the record this season, starting with a three-game homestand next week.{ai:summary}<p>Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal against the San Jose Sharks, narrowing the gap to eight goals from Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. This marks a significant achievement in Ovechkin's pursuit of becoming the all-time leading goal scorer. #sports</p>

Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record

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