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Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record: Highlights from historic game
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal Sunday to break Wayne Gretzky's record for most goals in NHL history that was once considered untouchable. He scored the ...
The New York Times5d
How Alex Ovechkin broke Gretzky's record with goal No. 895 — as it happened
Beyond that, inside the visitors’ locker room at UBS Arena, there weren’t many obvious signs of what took place Sunday, what Alex Ovechkin accomplished. It felt crowded, sure, and a few more ...
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Alex Ovechkin highlights: Capitals star scores 892nd goal in loss to Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals have another Alex Ovechkin goal to celebrate but not much else. Ovechkin scored a 5-on-3 power play goal Wednesday night for the 892nd goal of his career. He needs three ...
NBC Washington6d
Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky for NHL's all-time scoring record
The Great One has company. Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals scored in NHL history, netting his 894th career goal in the third period of the Washington Capitals' home game ...
New York Post4d
Meet Alex Ovechkin’s wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, who watched Capitals star break Wayne Gretzky’s goal record
Alex Ovechkin etched himself into NHL history on April 6, 2025, when he surpassed Wayne Gretzky for most goals scored in league history with 895. Moments after he scored the record-breaking goal ...
New York Post5d
Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky for all-time NHL goals record
The Great Eight is now the greatest goal-scorer. Alex Ovechkin completed his chase of Wayne Gretzky on Sunday at UBS Arena, scoring his 895th career goal to stand atop hockey’s all-time list ...
Chicago Tribune5d
Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th
NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect version of his signature one-timer that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL ...
USA Today5d
Listen to a mic’d up Alex Ovechkin celebrate during his record-breaking goal
Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's best goal scorer in history and it's safe to say that he was over the moon after breaking the record. On Sunday, Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal, passing Wayne ...
The New York Times4d
Alex Ovechkin’s secret to becoming NHL’s all-time goals leader? This one spot on the ice
With the 895th goal of his career, Alex Ovechkin has passed Wayne Gretzky in all-time goals. Ovechkin beat many goalies in many different ways with an unlimited bag of tricks, but his greatest ...
Yahoo! Sports5d
Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 895 to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL all-time goals record
Alex Ovechkin is the NHL’s all-time goal-scoring king. The Washington Capitals superstar scored his 895th career goal on Sunday against the New York Islanders, breaking the NHL record held by ...
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Voices Concerns Amid Worrying Trend
Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to NHL history on Sunday, scoring his 890th career goal in the Washington Capitals’ 8–5 home loss to the Buffalo Sabres. The 39-year-old deflected Rasmus ...
The Washington Post6d
What makes Alex Ovechkin’s shot so unstoppable?
Ovechkin’s famous one-timer has been an NHL wonder for two decades. Here’s why it can be a goalie’s worst nightmare. When Alex Ovechkin winds up for a one-timer from his trademark spot ...