Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's NHL Record by Scoring 895th Goal

NAMPA / Sputnik
2025-04-06
MOSCOW, April 6 (RIA Novosti) - Washington Capitals' Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin on Sunday overtook Canada's Wayne Gretzky as the top sniper in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) by scoring his 895th goal. The 39-year-old scored his record-breaking goal in a game against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin's record now includes 895 goals in 1,487 games against Gretzky's 894 goals in 1,487 games​​​....
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