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 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.

It’s only a matter of time before we witness National Hockey League history by Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin, who is on the cusp of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 career goals.

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.