Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin inched closer to breaking Wayne Gretzky's career goals record on Wednesday night with a score against the Carolina Hurricanes.

Alex Ovechkin scored Wednesday and needs three goals to break Wayne Gretzky's record. Highlights from Capitals-Hurricanes game:

The finish line is in sight, and Alex Ovechkin is in full sprint. The Washington Capitals winger scored career goal No. 892 against the Carolina Hurricanes on Wednesday, putting him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record of 894 with seven games remaining in the regular season.

Alex Ovechkin is just three goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL scoring record. Resale tickets for Capitals home games have been going for an average of $301 in April, according to SeatGeek.

Breaking down the third-period penalties, fisticuffs that overshadowed the Caps’ Alex Ovechkin scoring career goal No. 892 as he chases Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894.

Alex Ovechkin scores career goal 892, putting him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record. ESPN BET Sportsbook is owned and operated by PENN Entertainment, Inc. and its subsidiaries ('PENN').

Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, helping the Washington Capitals defeat the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 100th career NHL goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 in New York.