Washington Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time career goals mark this week, when he scored two goals in a win over the Chicago Blackhawks for his 893rd and 894th goals of his career.
Ovechkin then broke Gretzky's all-time record on Sunday, April 6 against the New York Islanders with a rocket in the second period from the left wing.
ALEX OVECHKIN IS THE GREATEST GOALSCORER IN NHL HISTORY! 🚨🚨🚨 #Gr8ness pic.twitter.com/NKef3VvNaJ
— NHL (@NHL) April 6, 2025
The 39-year-old Ovechkin has scored 50 or more goals in a season nine different times, including in his age 36 season in 2021-22. That year, he became the oldest player in NHL history to accomplish that feat.
Ovechkin has scored 41 goals this season, as he remains one of the league's top forwards late into his career. Here's a complete of Ovechkin's career goals broken down by opponent as he prepares to pass Gretzky as the greatest goal scorer in NHL history.
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