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Ovetjkin Nets 888th Goal, Closing in on Gretzky's NHL Record

Alexander Ovetjkin is seven goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky's goal record in NHL ice hockey. In the night towards Friday Swedish time, the 39-year-old Russian forward star's 888th total and 35th for the season came when Washington defeated Philadelphia 3–2 at home and secured a spot in the Stanley Cup playoffs as the first NHL team.

Ovetjkin Nets 888th Goal, Closing in on Gretzky's NHL Record

Klingberg scores – after two years

Last time John Klingberg scored a goal in NHL hockey was in April 2023. Now – two years later – the Swedish defenseman has struck again when he scored Edmonton's first goal in the match against Philadelphia.

Klingberg scores – after two years

Swedish defender out early with injury

Detroit defender Simon Edvinsson was injured after just eleven minutes of play in the NHL match against Philadelphia (6–4). It's about an injury to the upper body.

Swedish defender out early with injury