It's a record many didn't believe would fall in the modern game of hockey, but Ovechkin's push intensified this season — even ...

It’s the hockey equivalent of Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron with his 756th home run, or LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with his 38,388th point — a modern legend chasing down one of the most ...

Washington Capitals winger Ovechkin scored the 895th goal of his NHL career in his side’s clash with the New York Islanders.

By Amy Tennery ELMONT, N.Y. (Reuters) -Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career NHL goal on Sunday ...

While Ovechkin, 39, has successfully reached the all-time goals mark, there are a number of entries in the NHL record book that are likely frozen in time, including one that belongs to Gretzky.

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

Alexander Ovechkin has broken the unbreakable record. With a slapshot straight to the back of the net, the Washington ...

Alex Ovechkin stands alone. The Capitals forward broke Wayne Gretzky’s goal record on Sunday against the New York Islanders ...

Alex Ovechkin did what once seemed impossible. The 39-year-old broke Wayne Gretzky's longstanding NHL career goals record. On ...

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

Bruce Bennett/Getty Alexander Ovechkin has broken the unbreakable record. With a slapshot straight to the back of the net, the Washington Capitals captain, 39, officially became the NHL's all ...

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has broken the NHL goals record held by Wayne Gretzky by scoring the ... pursuit at Toronto in the Capitals' first game out of the Christmas break. With the ...