Alex Ovechkin breaks the Wayne Gretzky record for most professional objectives

Alex Ovechkin broke the Wayne Gretzky record for most of the career goals when he scored the number 895 against the New York islanders on Sunday afternoon.

Washington’s capitals went to the power game in the second period. The album arrived in Ovechkin and was able to send a previous goalkeeper Ilya Sorokin. The crowd in the UBS Arena exploded in jubilation when the horn sounded. Ovechkin divered through ice.

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Washington Capitals left the Ala Alex Ovechkin and the defense of the New York islands Adam Pelech Battle for the Puck in Elmont, New York, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York led 2-1 at that time.

“Alex Ovechkin has been an unstoppable force from the moment he entered the NHL in 2005, a unique effervescent personality package, dynamic physicality and talent from another world to shoot the album,” said NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, in a statement. “His passion to win only corresponds to his incredible ability to score goals.

“And today, he is alone. After completing his implacable search for a more unwavering record, Alex makes the history of hockey, happening to Wayne Gretzky, who had eclipsed Gordie Howe, who had surpassed Maurice Richard, as the leader of the goals of all time of the National Hockey League. The NHL greeted Alex Ovechkin for this of what the performance is burning. “

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Alex Ovechkin of Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring his 895 race goal during the New York Islanders game at Elmont, New York, on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Ovechkin tied the record on Friday with two goals against the Chicago Blackhawks. He could have had an opportunity in a third, but promised not to score the record-setter in an empty network goal.

I just needed another day in the middle to overcome Gretzky.

“It was an honor to keep the goals of the National Hockey League during the last three decades,” Gretzky said in a statement. “Now I am delighted to transmit that honor to a man who really was born to put the album on the network and who has played our game with remarkable passion and power.

“I will always be grateful for the way my idol, Gordie Howe, congratulated me in breaking his record in 1994. And I am delighted to be present to share this moment with you, Alex, since they are now the main scorer in the history of the NHL.”

Alex Ovechkin played his entire career for the capitals and broke the record in his 1,487º game. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

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Ovechkin established the record while playing for the capitals for his entire career. He completed the feat in his 1,487º game. He scored the first goal of his career on October 5, 2005, against the Columbus Blue Jackets. Almost 20 years later, it is at the top of the hockey world.

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