Alex Ovechkin achieved a historic milestone by scoring his 895th career goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky to become the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history. Ovechkin netted the record-breaking goal during a game against the New York Islanders, capitalizing on a power play with a definitive one-timer that highlighted his signature shooting style.

The moment was electric as Capitals fans erupted in chants, celebrating Ovechkin’s unprecedented achievement. Teammates joined him in jubilation, and even Gretzky himself offered heartfelt congratulations, acknowledging the rarity of such a record being broken.

Ovechkin's journey has been remarkable, marked by his consistent scoring ability and resilience, having surpassed 40 goals in a season for the 14th time, a feat unmatched in league history. Now, as he aims for 900 goals, the hockey world closely watches his pursuit.