Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky’s NHL Goal Record
Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s longstanding NHL record of 894 career goals, scoring his 895th in a game against the New York Islanders. The power-play goal, witnessed by Gretzky and Ovechkin’s family, prompted a ceremony celebrating this historic achievement. Ovechkin, in his 20th NHL season, matched Gretzky’s game total (1,487) to reach the milestone, overcoming a previous fibula injury. Gretzky himself declared Ovechkin’s record likely unbreakable, highlighting the monumental nature of the accomplishment.
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