Overview

• Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in a 5-3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks, tying Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894 career goals.
• Wayne Gretzky, who attended the game after booking his ticket the day before, personally congratulated Ovechkin on the ice for his achievement.
• Ovechkin expressed pride in reaching the milestone at home, surrounded by family, friends, and fans, calling it a historic and special moment.
• Gretzky praised Ovechkin's accomplishment, noting the difficulty of achieving such a feat regardless of the era of play.
• With six regular-season games remaining, Ovechkin has the opportunity to surpass the record and claim it outright before the playoffs.