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Alex Ovechkin Ties Wayne Gretzky's NHL All-Time Goals Record at 894

Ovechkin scored twice in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Blackhawks, with Gretzky and Commissioner Bettman present to witness the historic moment.

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Alex Ovechkin #8 of the Washington Capitals celebrates after scoring a goal in the third period against the Boston Bruins in Game Six of the Eastern Conference Quarterfinals during the 2012 NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs at Verizon Center on April 22, 2012 in Washington, DC.

Overview

  • Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record of 894 with a power-play goal in the third period against the Chicago Blackhawks.
  • He also scored his 893rd career goal just 3:52 into the game, marking his 40th goal of the season and extending his NHL record for 14 seasons with at least 40 goals.
  • Ovechkin achieved the milestone in his 1,486th NHL game, one fewer than Gretzky's 1,487 games.
  • The Capitals' victory also saw Ovechkin set the NHL record for most game-winning goals at 136, surpassing Jaromir Jagr.
  • Ovechkin's next opportunity to break the record will be on Sunday, April 6, 2025, against the New York Islanders.