Wayne Gretzky has held the record for most NHL goals since decades, scoring 894 goals before his retirement in 1999. On Friday night, Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin tied the record. He's expected to break it in the coming days.

With his two goals on Friday night in a 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL record with 894 goals scored. He had what seemed to be a prime opportunity to break it and become the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer in the final minute when the Blackhawks pulled goalie Spencer Knight for an extra attacker.

We witnessed a historic moment in the National hockey League last night, as the record for most career goals by Wayne Gretzky was tied by none other than Alexander Ovechkin. The number 8 of the Washington Capitals scored two goals in a 5-3 win for the Capitals over the Chicago Blackhawks,