Who Could Challenge Ovechkins Historic Goal-Scoring Record in the NHL?

The star Russian forward of the Washington Capitals, **[Alexander Ovechkin](https://www.example.com/255-aleksandr-ovechkin)**, scored his 895th goal in an NHL regular-season game against the New York Islanders (1-4), making him the league’s all-time leading scorer, surpassing the legendary **Wayne Gretzky** (894).

On the social media platform X (formerly Twitter), the NHL speculated on who might break Ovechkin’s record. The league predicts that the closest contender to reach 895 goals is Toronto Maple Leafs forward **Auston Matthews**, who currently has 398 goals to his name. According to projections, he is expected to catch up to Ovechkin by the 2034-2035 season.

In 61 games this season, Auston Matthews has tallied 71 points, with 30 goals and 41 assists.