The Washington Capitals player scored his 895th NHL career goal, prompting praise from Russian media and politicians.

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin for breaking Wayne Gretzky's record for most career goals.

At 39, Ovechkin continues to show he still has it; he is up to 42 goals and 69 points this season. The 2004 No. 1 overall ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Alex Ovechkin for setting an “outstanding record” as the NHL’s all time ...

Alex Ovechkin’s feat put a fresh spotlight on the hockey star’s past support for Russia’s leader and on his stance on the war ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin for breaking the NHL's all-time goal record ...

We go national with the Golden Play of the Week because it’s so big. Alex Ovechkin breaks the NHL record for goals scored ...

Now just three goals away becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer, if Alex Ovechkin feels the heightened tension, ...

Russian hockey star Alexander Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record, marking a historic milestone celebrated by fans in Russia and globally. Praised by President Putin, Ovechkin's career ...

Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career Sunday.

With his 895th career goal, The Great 8 has passed The Great One to become the league's all-time scoring leader.

It’s going to cost you if you want to see Alex Ovechkin have a chance to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goal-scoring mark ...