The last goalie Wayne Gretzky scored against, the one who surrendered his 894th and final NHL goal on March 29, 1999, Flaherty has been watching with keen interest while Alex Ovechkin closes in on that magical number, which remains the League record for at least a little while longer.

“Again, it’s insane number,” Protas said ... Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: 'The Great Eight' is 5 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 We're tracking Alex ...

Revisiting Alex Ovechkin's playoff career and championship history as he nears Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.

Ovechkin, who has worn No. 8 throughout his 20 seasons with the Washington Capitals, scored his 888th goal in a 3-2 victory against the Philadelphia Flyers on Thursday to move within seven of breaking Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL record of 894.