Alex Ovechkin Wayne Gretzky broke the record for most professional goals on Sunday afternoon with his 895th point against the New York Islanders.
this The capital of Washington A powerful game was played in the second phase. When the hockey arrived at Ovechkin, he was able to send a goalkeeper, Ilya Sorokin. When the horn sounded, crowds of UBS arena rose. Ovechkin pigeons cross the ice.
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The left-wing left-wing Alex Ovechkin and New York Islanders defender Adam Pelech compete for hockey on Sunday, April 6, 2025 in Elmont, New York. (AP Photo/Adam Hungry)
New York led 2-1.
“Since the moment he entered the NHL in 2005, Alex Ovechkin has been an unstoppable force, a unique set of effervescent personality, dynamic body and otherworldly talent in shooting hockey,” NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman said in a statement. “His passion for winning is only matched by his incredible goal-scoring ability.
Today, he is alone. Completed his relentless pursuit of the most unbreakable record, Alex makes hockey history-successful Wayne Gretzky, his eclipse Gordie Howe, who surpasses Maurice Richard-the history leader of the National Hockey League.
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Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals celebrates after his 895th professional goal in the New York Islander Games in Elmont, New York on Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hungry)
Ovechkin on Friday with Two goals Chicago Blackhawks. He could have had a chance to be third, but vowed not to record the score on empty net goals.
He only needs another day to surpass Gretzky.
“I am honored to maintain the National Hockey League goal record for the past three decades,” Gretzky said in a statement. “I am now happy to pass this honor on to a truly natural man who is trying to put the hockey online and play our game with extraordinary enthusiasm and strength.
“I will always be grateful to my idol, and Gordie Howe congratulated me when he broke his record in 1994. I’m so glad to share this moment with you (Alex) because you are now the leading goal score in NHL history.”
Alex Ovechkin played for the Capitals throughout his career and broke the record in his 1487th game. (AP Photo/Adam Hungry)
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Ovechkin sets a record while playing for the Capitals in his career. He accomplished the feat in Game 1487. His first career goal against Columbus Blue Jackets on October 5, 2005. About 20 years later, he entered the world of hockey.
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