That same year brought a rite of passage. Wayne Gretzky took a hit, lost some teeth, and burst into tears. His father didn’t ...

Alex Ovechkin has become the all-time NHL goal-scorer, recording his 895th career goal on Sunday vs. the Islanders, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record.

Alex Ovechkin is closing in on the all-time NHL goal-scoring record held by the legendary Wayne Gretzky. Stats and what to know about "The Great One." ...

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL record by scoring the 893rd and 894th of his career, the second being the game winner, as the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 ...

Alex Ovechkin finally did it. On Sunday afternoon on Long Island, the Washington Capitals star broke Wayne Gretzky’s record to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer with 895.

Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career. Skip to content. All Sections.

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y., Sunday ...

Legendary hockey player Wayne Gretzky names the best player in the NHL following Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final.

Alex Ovechkin tied the NHL record for most career goals with 894, putting him side-by-side with The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin scored the history-tying goal when he recorded his 894th goal ...

It helped Ovechkin that his team is one of the best in the NHL this season, defying expectations. Gretzky broke Howe’s record a little over 31 years ago, since he scored 802 on March 23, 1994.