Alexander Ovechkin has matched global hockey legend Wayne Gretzky in total goals scored in NHL history — 894. This happened in the game between the Washington Capitals and the Chicago Blackhawks, where the 39-year-old captain of the Capitals scored twice and came closer to the ultimate record.
The game ended with a 5–3 win for Washington. Ovechkin netted the team’s first and fourth goals, making a decisive contribution to the victory. Now, Ovi’s next goal will be historic — it will place him alone at the top of the all-time NHL goal scorers list.
With this win, the Capitals continue to lead the Eastern Conference, and the entire hockey world holds its breath in anticipation of a new record.
There are 6 games left in the regular season before the playoffs begin, so Ovi will have plenty of chances to break Gretzky’s record and surpass it by a wide margin.