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Ovechkin finally reached the NHL's mountaintop as the top goal scorer in league history.
Reuters |
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career National Hockey League goal on Sunday to break the hallowed all-time record set by Hockey Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky that was once co...
The New York Times |
Ovechkin scored 285 goals from his spot, a spot that defined his legacy and leaves a distinctive mark on a map of his 895 goals.

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Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL goals record: How the Capitals star's illustrious career compares to Wayne Gretzky's
The Capitals star was forced to deal with some adversity over the past two seasons that may have delayed reaching Gretzky's all-time mark. In 2023-24, Ovechkin had what can be cat
Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th
Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career.
Alex Ovechkin has long been the NHL’s greatest goal-scorer — now he has the proof
Gretzky had the highest peaks. Lemieux might have had the most talent. The New York Islanders’ Mike Bossy was the most efficient. But Ovechkin is the most prolific, the most consistent, the most enduring — combining those legends’ finishing ability with a durability none could match, and doing it in a vastly more difficult era in which to score.
Ovechkin breaks Gretzky NHL's all-time record with 895th goal
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career National Hockey League goal on Sunday to break the hallowed all-time record of Wayne Gretzky that was once considered unbeatable.
Alex Ovechkin: 'Being No. 1 is an unbelievable honor'
Alex Ovechkin is extremely grateful after breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record.
Alex Ovechkin stats, records: A look at the Capitals star by the numbers after passing Wayne Gretzky
After scoring his 895th goal against the New York Islanders on Sunday, Alex Ovechkin is now officially the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history. Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky took 20 years, and he has piled up some eye-popping career numbers along the way.
Alex Ovechkin’s secret to becoming NHL’s all-time goals leader? This one spot on the ice
Ovechkin’s dominance on the ice from the left circle defines his legacy as the greatest goal scorer in NHL history.
Islanders' Ilya Sorokin: Wins, but gives up historic goal
Sorokin was sharp, but the one goal he allowed will be on highlight reels forever, as it was Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th goal. This was the first time the Capitals' sharpshooter put a puck past Sorokin,
Capitals broadcaster Joe Beninati delivered a perfect call of Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking goal
While the tally itself was awesome, of course, so was the call from local broadcaster Joe Beninati of Monumental Sports Network. A longtime sportscaster, Joe B delivered an incredible call of Ovechkin's record-breaking goal.
Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL all-time career goals record
It’s been a long time coming, but Alex Ovechkin can finally call himself the NHL’s all-time leading scorer with number 895 on Sunday. The 39-year-old overtook Wayne Gretzky’s mark of 894 goals after scoring in the second period of the Washington Capitals game against the New York Islanders on Sunday in Elmont,
Capitals vs. Islanders FREE STREAM today: Where to watch Ovechkin chase NHL history
Alex Ovechkin is one goal away from breaking the NHL's all-time goal scoring record. Watch the Capitals vs. Islanders and a chance to witness history for free.
Ovechkin could make hockey history. Could it thaw tensions with Russia?
Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin is a few goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals. NBC News’ Jesse Kirsch explores how a Canadian losing the throne could thaw tensions and return Russia to hockey’s world stage.
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