As Ovechkin ties Gretzky’s NHL career goals mark, here are some of sports’ most hallowed records

The Washington Capitals’ star player, Alex Ovechkin, has reached a milestone in his career by tying Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 goals in the NHL regular season. This record, set by Gretzky in 1999, has stood for over 25 years and was once considered untouchable. Ovechkin achieved this feat by scoring two goals against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4, 2025, with Gretzky himself present at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

Gretzky, often hailed as the greatest hockey player of all time, expressed his belief that Ovechkin would inevitably break the record, acknowledging him as a great player and goal scorer. Ovechkin also holds several other NHL career records, such as the most power play goals, most goals scored against goalies, and most goals with a single team.

In addition to his pursuit of Gretzky’s goal record, Ovechkin is also second in all-time goals in the regular season and playoffs combined, trailing Gretzky by about 50 goals. Unlike Gretzky, who played for multiple teams during his career, Ovechkin has remained with the Washington Capitals since the start of his professional career. Off the ice, Ovechkin is known for his colorful personality, having appeared in commercials and engaging in celebratory antics with his teammates.

The article also highlights some of the most famous records in American sports, such as Wayne Gretzky’s NHL assists and points record, Wilt Chamberlain’s 100-point game in the NBA, Cal Ripken Jr.’s consecutive games played in MLB, Caitlin Clark’s NCAA Division I basketball scoring record, Jack Nicklaus’ golf major titles, and more. These records showcase the incredible achievements and lasting legacies of these legendary athletes in their respective sports.

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