Alex Ovechkin surpasses Wayne Gretzky as NHL's all-time scoring leader

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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time scoring leader with his 895th goal, creating a historic moment in the league.

Key Points

  • Ovechkin scored his 895th goal to surpass Gretzky's record
  • The game paused for a celebration after Ovechkin's historic goal
  • Gretzky and Ovechkin shared a special on-ice moment during the game

Pros

  • Alex Ovechkin achieves a significant milestone in his career by becoming the NHL's all-time scoring leader
  • The goal was an impressive display of Ovechkin's skill and consistency

Cons

  • Wayne Gretzky's long-standing record gets broken after more than 30 years