Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals ties Wayne Gretzky's NHL all-time goal-scoring record, joining Gretzky as one of the top goal scorers in NHL history.
Key Points
Ovechkin ties Gretzky's record with his 802nd career goal.
Ovechkin's 41st goal of the season, ranking third in the NHL.
Ovechkin missed nearly two months of the season with a broken leg.
Gretzky still holds the most points in NHL history even without his goals.
Pros
Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's record, showcasing his incredible talent and consistency in goal-scoring.
Capitals are Stanley Cup contenders, adding to the excitement of Ovechkin's record-tying achievement.