It’s done: Alex Ovechkin has beaten Wayne Gretzky’s record

In his last game, Alex Ovechkin scored two goals.

This allowed him to equal Wayne Gretzky’s absolute record, who was in the amphitheater to attend the event.

This is a great moment in the career of the Capitals’ captain:

With Gretzky, Ovi’s family, and all Caps nation to witness

Alex Ovechkin is now tied for the most career goals in NHL history with 894 goals! pic.twitter.com/MGTg7itw2q

— SportsCenter (@SportsCenter) April 5, 2025

Ovi had the chance to break the record at the end of the game, as the Blackhawks removed their goalkeeper to add a sixth skater.

But the Russian was not interested: breaking the record in an empty net did not appeal to him.

However, he had the opportunity to make history today against the Islanders… and that’s exactly what he was able to do.

OV scoooooores!!! NO. 895!

Passing Wayne Gretzky to become the best goal scorer in hockey history! pic.twitter.com/8x37Gt6Egu

— The Hockey News (@TheHockeyNews) April 6, 2025

Alex Ovechkin outsmarted Ilya Sorokin to score his 895th career goal in the NHL.

What a beautiful goal, by the way!

He now has one more goal than Wayne Gretzky… in as many games played as “The Great One”. Not bad! #Hehe

Seriously, Ovi has officially become the best goal scorer in league history, and perhaps this record will never be broken.

The chances of seeing another player score an average of 45 goals per season for 20 years are slim… and it demonstrates just how impressive Ovechkin’s career longevity is.

He’s 39 years old and still one of the league’s top players.

42 goals in 61 games at his age, that’s really exceptional. And it’s also why seeing him break Wayne Gretzky’s record this season is even more special.

He certainly didn’t steal the record!

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What a career Alex Ovechkin is having.

He will truly finish his career among the greats of the National League.

A real machine!