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Today in Sports - Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal, most in NHL history
Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky for the NHL goals mark with No. 895, even as Washington lost 4-1 to the Islanders.
- Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin became the National Hockey League's all-time leading scorer, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's legendary record with a historic milestone.
- Gretzky previously held the record for career goals in professional hockey, a mark that stood until Ovechkin's relentless scoring prowess finally eclipsed it.
- With his 895th career goal, Ovechkin cemented his place at the pinnacle of professional hockey, establishing a new benchmark that may stand for generations.
- The record-breaking achievement came during a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders, tempering the Capitals' celebration with a difficult team result.
- Ovechkin's ascent to the NHL's all-time scoring throne cements his legacy as the greatest goal-scorer in league history, transcending generational comparisons.
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Happy 894-iversary! Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal and tied Wayne Gretzky one year ago today.
One year ago today, one of the greatest games in Washington Capitals history was played at Capital One Arena. Against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4, 2025, Alex Ovechkin finished his long-thought-impossible goals chase and reached the mountaintop, tying the game’s greatest player, Wayne Gretzky, in career goals. The Great One was in attendance to see the moment live, too, sitting in Ted Leonsis’s owner’s box. Goal 893 Ovechkin started the nig…
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