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Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin had the top-selling NHL jersey during his record-breaking 2022-23 season, according to Fanatics.

As he continued his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's career NHL goals record of 894, Ovechkin set records for the most goals with one franchise, most career goals scored on the road and most 40-goal seasons. On Dec. 23, 2022, Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe for second on the goal-scoring list behind Gretzky, finishing the season with 822 career goals.

These were the highest-selling NHL jerseys in 2022-23:

Top player jerseys in regular season Alexander Ovechkin Sidney Crosby David Pastrnak Jack Hughes Auston Matthews

Top team jerseys in regular season Boston Bruins New York Rangers Pittsburgh Penguins Washington Capitals Colorado Avalanche

Top player jerseys in first round Auston Matthews Jack Hughes Nathan MacKinnon David Pastrnak Connor McDavid

Top team jerseys in first round Boston Bruins Toronto Maple Leafs Seattle Kraken New York Rangers New Jersey Devils

— According to Fanatics

While Ovechkin jerseys have ranked highly in sales throughout his career, the Capitals also had two new designs this season: their Reverse Retro sweaters with a blue, black and bronze color scheme and their white Stadium Series sweaters created for their game at NC State. Ovechkin didn't play in that game due to the death of his father, but his jersey was available.

Sidney Crosby of the Pittsburgh Penguins was second among NHL players in jersey sales, and Boston Bruins star David Pastrnak was third. Their teams met in the Winter Classic at Fenway Park this season, featuring two new jersey designs for sale.

New Jersey Devils star Jack Hughes had a surge in jersey sales this season to finish fourth as his team made the