Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's record for most career goals

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Alex Ovechkin on Sunday broke Wayne Gretzky’s record for most career goals when he scored No. 895 against the New York Islanders on Sunday afternoon.

The Washington Capitals went on the powerplay in the second period. The puck got to Ovechkin and he was able to send one past goalie Ilya Sorokin. The crowd at the UBS Arena burst into jubilation when the horn sounded. Ovechkin dove across the ice.

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin and New York Islanders defenseman Adam Pelech battle for the puck in Elmont, New York, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

New York led 2-1 at that point.

"Alex Ovechkin has been an unstoppable force from the moment he entered the NHL in 2005 – a unique package of effervescent personality, dynamic physicality and other-worldly talent for shooting the puck," NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. "His passion for winning is matched only by his incredible ability to score goals. 

"And today, he stands alone. Having completed his relentless pursuit of a record most thought unbreakable, Alex makes hockey history – succeeding Wayne Gretzky, who had eclipsed Gordie Howe, who had surpassed Maurice Richard – as the National Hockey League’s all-time goals leader. The NHL salutes Alex Ovechkin for this astounding achievement."

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Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during the New York Islanders game in Elmont, New York, Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Ovechkin tied the record on Friday