Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin set the NHL record for career goals when he scored No. 895 Sunday afternoon against the New York Islanders to pass Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky.

Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break Gretzky's record of 894 career goals ...

Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record has fallen at the hands of Alex Ovechkin. In the moments after Ovechkin scored his 895th goal, Gretzky was one of the first ones on the ice to congratulate ...

The Great One has company. Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals scored in NHL history, netting his 894th career goal in the third period of the Washington Capitals' home game ...

At this moment, they are tied at 894 goals apiece after Ovechkin scored twice Friday night to match Gretzky's total that many thought no one would ever approach. When Ovechkin was asked his feeling ...

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin needs one goal to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record. Ovechkin scored a pair of goals in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks to tie ...

Alex Ovechkin scored career goal No. 895 on Sunday, breaking one of sports' all-time great records and passing hockey legend ...

“Alex Ovechkin is a goal scorer ... If it’s good for hockey, Wayne Gretzky is all for it. It’s why he went to dinner with a younger Ovechkin all those years ago. It’s why he has reached ...

Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.

Alex Ovechkin scored in the second period against the Islanders Sunday, touching off a celebration after he broke Wayne ...