Alex Ovechkin Ties Wayne Gretzky's All-Time Goals Record with 894th Goal
Ovechkin's milestone was celebrated at Capital One Arena, where he scored two goals against the Blackhawks, tying him with Gretzky in NHL history.
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Ovechkin's feat is all the more remarkable given that his season was interrupted for a few weeks when he broke his leg in November.
Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 NHL goals
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But now he has company, and soon enough, he will be looking up for the first time in a while.
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Ovechkin remains an elite scorer in the league even as he nears 40.
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Ovechkin's pursuit of the Gretzky goals record has drawn the whole hockey world's attention — and the presence of Gretzky himself at Washington's Capital One Arena on Friday night.
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Scoring in a fourth consecutive game, Ovechkin reached 40 goals for a 14th time in 20 seasons, which is the most in league history.
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Ovechkin downplayed the desire to tie, and eventually break, the record in front of his home crowd.
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Ovechkin entered the league as a highly touted prospect and delivered on his promise to be an offensive force.
Alexander Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history
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Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's record with his 894th goal
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Ovechkin is sitting on 892 career goals heading into Friday night's tilt with the Chicago Blackhawks, which is just three goals shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky's once untouchable all-time goals record of 894.
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Summary
Alex Ovechkin made history by scoring his 894th goal, tying Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history, during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Ovechkin’s power-play goal in the third period helped the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 victory, with Gretzky in attendance. This milestone comes after Ovechkin's season was interrupted by a broken leg. He now has 41 goals this season, tying him for second-most in the league. The Capitals face the New York Islanders next, where Ovechkin has the opportunity to become the leading goal scorer in NHL history.
Perspectives
Ovechkin's historic matching of Gretzky's goal record reflects his incredible longevity and scoring consistency, with 894 goals now a shared milestone between the two legends.
Despite a significant injury setback earlier this season, Ovechkin has continued to excel, achieving his 41st goal at age 39 while maintaining elite performance levels against much younger competition.
The profound impact of both Ovechkin and Gretzky on the game of hockey is underscored by the mutual respect displayed during their recent interactions, highlighting a legacy that transcends mere statistics.
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