Alex Ovechkin has scored career goal No. 890 for the Washington Capitals, putting him five away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894.
Ovechkin scored the goal in the third period of the Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday afternoon, getting a key deflection off a pass from Rasmus Sandin. The legendary winger also picked up two assists in the loss.
Ovechkin's goal was his 37th of the season, inching him closer to the 14th 40-goal season of his 20-year NHL career. He's currently tied for fourth in goals scored this season and will likely come up short in his bid for a 10th Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy.