And now another name: Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, born in Toronto, raised in Hamilton, the fourth player of the 4,800 or so who ...

Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin broke the long-standing NHL record for goals scored Sunday, eclipsing the mark the legendary Wayne Gretzky set more than 25 years ago. Ovechkin ...

Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. Ovechkin scored his 895th goal in the second period against the New York Islanders on Sunday to stand alone as the greatest scorer ...

Wayne Gretzky (l.) and Alex Ovechkin (r.) speak at a press conference after Ovechkin ties Gretzky’s goals record on April 4, 2025. AP. Much of Ovechkin’s speech was drowned out by the crowd ...

Wayne Gretzky is considered by many to be the greatest NHLer of all-time. ... and one of his five Lady Byng awards while playing in Edmonton as well.

Wayne Gretzky was the quickest to achieve the feat, taking just 436 games. Mike Bossy (506), Mario Lemieux (508), Brett Hull (520) and Jari Kurri (608) are the only other players to do it quicker.

Today’s example comes from Long Island, New York, where Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 895th NHL goal – breaking the record that Wayne Gretzky had held for three decades.

During that ceremony, fans noticed Gretzky wore a No. 9 pin on the lapel of his jacket, which may have left some wondering what it represented. Let me tell you now, it's not because The Great One ...

Capitals Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky are bound by more than just greatness. Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky have an irrepressible fondness for hockey, scoring goals — and each other.

Wayne Gretzky witnessed Alex Ovechkin scoring his 893rd and 894th goals to tie his NHL record as the Canadian great made his first in-person appearance during this chase.

Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin broke the longstanding NHL record for goals scored Sunday, eclipsing the mark set by legend Wayne Gretzky more than 25 years ago.