Alex Ovechkin inched closer to Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record, scoring his 890th career goal on Sunday, March 30, 2025, but the Washington Capitals couldn’t keep pace in an 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres at Capital One Arena.

Ovechkin pulled the Capitals within 6-4 at 9:11 of the third period when he got position at the top of the crease and deflected Rasmus Sandin’s shot from the left point down between James Reimer’s pads. Ovechkin, who also had two assists, has 37 goals in 57 games for the Capitals.