Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record
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Wayne Gretzky finally has company.
Gretzky became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer March 23, 1994, when he surpassed Gordie Howe with his 802nd career goal.
Now, 31 years later, another player has joined Gretzky.
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals tied Gretzky’s record Friday night.
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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring a goal during the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena. (Daniel Kucin Jr./Imagn Images)
Ovechkin entered the game needing two to tie and three to become the new goal-scoring king. He lit the lamp just four minutes into the game against the Chicago Blackhawks.
Just over five minutes into the third period, the Capitals went on a power play, and Ovechkin took advantage, taking a pass and squeaking it past goalie Spencer Knight.
Capitals players stormed the ice as Ovechkin got a loud, long ovation.
Gretzky was in attendance for the game, which still had over 13 minutes left at the time of publication.
Ovechkin was drafted with the first overall pick by Washington in 2004, but because of a lockout, his debut was postponed a year.
In his 20th NHL season, the record-tying goal was Ovechkin’s 41st of the year, which ranks third in the NHL behind only Leon Draisaitl and William Nylander.
Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals warms up before a game at Capital One Arena April 4, 2025, in Washington, D.C. (Patrick Smith/Getty Images)
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