(Elmont, NY) — Alex Ovechkin is now the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history. The Washington Capitals star scored his 895th goal on Sunday against the Islanders in New York to surpass Wayne Gretzky. It came on a power play in the second period.
"THERE IS A NEW GOAL-SCORING CHAMPION AND HIS NAME IS ALEXANDER OVECHKIN."@JohnWaltonPxP's call of 895 is a beauty. #Gr8ness pic.twitter.com/oaahNS8pJE
— x – Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 6, 2025
After he scored what was his 42nd goal of the season, the game was stopped for an emotional ceremony on the ice.
"It's history."#Gr8ness pic.twitter.com/CZw2zTKf5F
— x – Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 6, 2025
