NHL: Alexander Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's record to become all-time goal scorer

22:40   6 April, 2025

Washington Capitals’ player Alexander Ovechkin has become the all-time leading goal scorer in the National Hockey League (NHL).

The 39-year-old Russian scored his 895th goal and became the all-time goal scorer in NHL history. Ovechkin broke the respective record of the legendary Canadian, Wayne Gretzky (894).

The Washington Capitals lost 1-4 to the New York Islanders in the NHL regular season game.

Gretzky was in attendance to this game and congratulated Ovechkin during a special event held at halftime.

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