Overview

• Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record of 894, scoring twice in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4, 2025.
• Ovechkin's record-tying goal came on a power play in the third period, marking his 40th goal of the season and extending his NHL record of 40-goal seasons to 14.
• The Capitals secured a 5-3 victory, with Ovechkin's second goal serving as the game-winner, solidifying their position atop the Eastern Conference.
• Wayne Gretzky and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman were present at Capital One Arena to witness the milestone and celebrate Ovechkin's achievement.
• Ovechkin's next opportunity to break the record will be on April 6, 2025, in an away game against the New York Islanders, with the NHL planning a special on-ice celebration for the historic moment.