Alex Ovechkin Surpasses the Unbeaten Mark of Wayne Gretzky in the NHL As the wait comes to an end for Washington Capitals fans, Alex Ovechkin has officially broken the all-time goal record held by Wayne Gretzky, becoming the NHL’s new all-time goal leader with his 895th career goal.
The wait is over for Washington Capitals fans as their team captain, Alexander Ovechkin, has officially broken the all-time goal record held by ‘Wayne Gretzky’ . With his 895th career goal, Ovechkin surpassed the legendary Canadian hockey player and became the NHL’s new all-time goal leader.
Alexander Ovechkin is a Russian professional ice hockey winger who plays for the Washington Capitals of the National Hockey League (NHL).
Born on September 17, 1985, in Moscow, Russia, he was drafted first overall by the Capitals in 2004.
Known for his exceptional shooting and scoring ability, Ovechkin has won numerous awards, including three Hart Trophies as NHL Most Valuable Player and four Rocket Richard Trophies as top goal scorer.
He led the Washington Capitals to their first Stanley Cup championship in 2018.
A Slapshot to History
Ovechkin scored the historic marker on Sunday, April 6, during a game against the ‘New York Islanders‘ at UBS Arena. The left winger notched his 895th career goal on the power play, a spot where he has scored 325 of his now-895 career goals. The Capitals fans were electric, chanting ‘Ovi, Ovi, Ovi’ every time Ovechkin touched the puck.
A Moment of Celebration
After scoring the goal, Ovechkin was mobbed by his teammates as ‘Wayne Gretzky’ clapped in the stands for the new all-time NHL goal leader. In a ceremony held just after the moment, Ovechkin thanked his teammates, fans, and family, including his wife Nastya Ovechkina and sons Ilya, 4, and Sergei, 6.
Wayne Gretzky, also known as 'The Great One', is a Canadian former professional ice hockey player.
Born on January 26, 1961, in Brantford, Ontario, he played in the National Hockey League (NHL) for 20 seasons.
Gretzky holds or is near the top of nearly every significant NHL record, including most career goals, assists, and points.
He won four Stanley Cup championships with the Edmonton Oilers and was named the NHL's Most Valuable Player nine times.
A Tribute to Gretzky
Ovechkin’s achievement is a testament to his dedication and hard work. Two nights earlier, he scored his 894th career goal to tie the record with ‘Wayne Gretzky’ , also with the Canadian in attendance. ‘I said two years ago that when Alex gets close to my record, I’ll be here… I said it’s not a matter of if, it’s a matter of when, when he breaks it.’
A New Era Begins
Ovechkin’s historic achievement marks a new era in NHL history. As the first player to break Gretzky’s record since its inception, Ovechkin has cemented his place as one of the greatest hockey players of all time. With this milestone, Ovechkin joins an elite group of players who have achieved greatness on the ice.
