For two decades, Alex Ovechkin has been chasing greatness — and now, he’s within seven goals of hockey’s most unbreakable record. The number 895 hangs over every Capitals game like a countdown, drawing fans, legends, and history itself into the arena. What’s unfolding isn’t just about stats or legacy — it’s about endurance, identity, and a player who’s refused to slow down, even as time and age pressed in. This is the final stretch of a story few believed was possible.
For the full story on Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of the Great One’s goal record, this story from NPR ties together the full depth of the moment.
