Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin’s "The Gr8 Chase" of hockey’s most sacred individual record took another leap forward Thursday night. With a tap-in goal against Philadelphia’s Samuel Ersson, the Washington Capitals captain registered the 888th goal of his NHL career —moving him within seven of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894.

Alex Ovechkin has scored his 888th career goal to move seven away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.