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Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Goal Record with 895th Career Goal

The Washington Capitals star reflects on his historic milestone and shares plans for his post-NHL career as fans debate his legacy.

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Alex Ovechkin, his wife Anastasia Shubskaya, former NHL great Wayne Gretzky, and Gretsky's wife, Janet Jones, celebrate Avi's 895 career goal on April 06, 2025.
Ovechkin led the Washington Capitals to their first-ever Stanley Cup victory.

Overview

  • Alex Ovechkin officially surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goal record with his 895th goal, scored during a game against the New York Islanders on April 6, 2025.
  • Ovechkin credited his teammates, family, and supporters for helping him achieve the milestone, acknowledging doubts he had about reaching the record earlier in his career.
  • Fans and analysts celebrated the achievement but noted that Gretzky’s points record, standing at 2,857, is widely considered unbreakable due to its significant margin over other players.
  • The Capitals captain plans to return to Russia after his NHL career to play for Dynamo Moscow and establish a hockey academy for young players.
  • With a 20-season career, multiple accolades, and a net worth of $220 million, Ovechkin’s legacy as one of hockey’s all-time greats is firmly cemented.