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Alex Ovechkin Becomes NHL's All-Time Leading Goal Scorer

The Washington Capitals captain surpasses Wayne Gretzky's 31-year-old record with his 895th career goal during a game against the New York Islanders.

Apr 6, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) poses with the puck as he celebrates after scoring a goal in the 2nd period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during the second period against the New York Islanders to become the NHL all-time goals leader.
Alexander Ovechkin, the captain of the National Hockey League's Washington Capitals, is seen on a screen in support of his anticipated goals record, with backdrops of Moscow International Business District, also known as Moskva City, in Moscow, Russia April 3, 2025. REUTERS/Shamil Zhumatov
Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates with teammates after scoring his 895th career goal during the second period against the New York Islanders to become the NHL all-time goals leader at UBS Arena on April 06, 2025 in Elmont, New York.

Overview

  • Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th NHL goal on April 6, 2025, during a power play against the New York Islanders, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's 31-year-old record of 894 goals.
  • The historic goal came in Ovechkin's 1,487th career game, the same number of games Gretzky played in his career, highlighting the symmetry of their achievements.
  • An emotional on-ice ceremony followed the goal, featuring tributes from Wayne Gretzky, NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman, and Ovechkin's family and teammates.
  • Ovechkin overcame a broken fibula earlier in the season, missing 16 games, yet returned ahead of schedule to continue his scoring pace at age 39.
  • The milestone solidifies Ovechkin's legacy as one of the greatest players in hockey history, celebrated globally as a defining moment for the sport.