Alexander Ovechkin currently has 892 career NHL goals, which puts him just two goals short of tying Wayne Gretzky, who holds the NHL record. Anytime a “GOAT”’s record gets approached in any ...

Alexander Ovechkin has supplanted Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goal scorer. Let that sink in for a moment, because even a few years ago, did it seem possible that anyone, from any era ...

Washington Capitals star, Alexander Ovechkin, has officially surpassed the goal record set by Wayne Gretzky in 1999. Gretzky achieved the record in 1,487 games, and Ovechkin broke it in 1,487 games.

Ovechkin achieved this milestone in 1,487 games, the same number Gretzky played. Many hockey analysts believe Ovechkin's playing style and the era he played in make this record even more remarkable.

Alexander Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky: Why it’s not your average record being broken. For years, the adage ‘records are meant to be broken’ didn’t apply to Wayne Gretzky’s.

Mr Gretzky’s most impressive record—total points, which combines goals and assists—faces no threat whatsoever from Ovi. Mr Gretzky had 2,857 career points. Mr Ovechkin is sitting on 1,619.

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record on Sunday, April 6, with his 895th career goal.

Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin broke the longstanding NHL record for goals scored Sunday, eclipsing the mark set by legend Wayne Gretzky more than 25 years ago.

Today’s example comes from Long Island, New York, where Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 895th NHL goal – breaking the record that Wayne Gretzky had held for three decades.

Alexander Ovechkin has supplanted Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time goal scorer.. Let that sink in for a moment, because even a few years ago, did it seem possible that anyone, from any era ...