The GR8 Chase

Alex Ovechkin has officially surpassed Wayne Gretzky to become the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer!

Record-Breaking Game: Sunday, April 6, 2025, 12:30 PM ET vs New York Islanders (Away)

Ovechkin's Goals

897

Current NHL career goals

Goals to Break Record

-2

Goals needed to surpass Gretzky

Ovechkin's Record-Breaking Goal

Ovechkin's NHL Records

Most Power Play Goals

All-time NHL leader with 300+ power play goals

Most Goals with One Franchise

All goals scored with the Washington Capitals

Most Seasons with 50+ Goals

Nine seasons with 50 or more goals

Most Goals by a Left Winger

Surpassed Luc Robitaille's previous record