Ovechkin is four goals behind Gretzky’s 894 and will eventually become the league’s all-time leading scorer, a milestone that Bruins forward David Pastrnak discussed after Monday's practice.

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On a night marked by disappointment, Ovechkin's goal came at a crucial moment during the Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. Scoring at 9:11 of the third period, Ovechkin deflected a shot from teammate Rasmus Sandin past goaltender James Reimer.

Ovechkin pulled the Capitals within 6-4 at 9:11 of the third period when he got position at the top of the crease and deflected Rasmus Sandin’s shot from the left point down between James Reimer’s pads. Ovechkin, who also had two assists, has 37 goals in 57 games for the Capitals.

Fleury, who’s in his 21st and assuredly final season in the league, was on the home bench all night while Filip Gustavsson manned the net.