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.