Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL career goals record
Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's record for most career goals in NHL history.
Key Points
- Ovechkin scored his 895th goal against the New York Islanders
- Gretzky congratulates Ovechkin on breaking his record
- Ovechkin's passion and talent for scoring goals highlighted by NHL Commissioner
- Gretzky expresses gratitude and passes the torch to Ovechkin
Pros
- Alex Ovechkin sets a new record for most career goals in NHL history
- Achieved the milestone in his 1,487th game for the Washington Capitals
Cons
- Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 goals stood for three decades