Alex Ovechkin Breaks NHL Goal-Scoring Record, Receives Congratulatory Message from Vladimir Putin

Alex Ovechkin, the legendary forward for the Washington Capitals, has surpassed the 894-goal mark set by Wayne Gretzky, cementing his place in NHL history. Ovechkin's 895th goal, scored against the Pittsburgh Penguins, prompted congratulations from across the hockey world, including from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Putin's message, delivered via video, praised Ovechkin's dedication and success, reflecting the pride of Russia in its native son. Ovechkin, visibly moved by the gesture, expressed gratitude for the support from his homeland. The record-breaking moment was also acknowledged by fellow NHL stars, with Sidney Crosby commenting on Ovechkin's incredible achievement.

The historic goal led to a memorable scene with Wayne Gretzky, who was present to witness the milestone. Gretzky, whose record Ovechkin surpassed, shared a moment with him on the ice, acknowledging the magnitude of the achievement. The two legends discussed the future of goal-scoring in the NHL, with Gretzky humorously questioning who might surpass Ovechkin's new record.

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Was Wayne Gretzky's record broken today?

Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky's record for most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th goal of his career on Sunday. The Washington Capitals' captain made history when he scored against the New York Islanders by beating fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin on a power play with 12:34 left in the second period.

How many goals until Ovechkin breaks the record?

On Sunday afternoon in a game against the New York Islanders, Ovechkin scored his 895th goal, passing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL scoring record, a tally that had stood since 29 March 1999 and that few believed would ever be broken.

When did Ovi score 895?

On April 6, Ovechkin scored goal 895 to pass Wayne Gretzky as the highest-scoring player in NHL history. The two stand apart from the rest of the NHL's top 50 goal scorers. Four other players in the NHL's top 50 are still active — Sidney Crosby, Steven Stamkos, Evgeni Malkin and John Tavares (bolded on the chart).

How many goals did Wayne Gretzky score?

Gretzky's mark of 894 goals was considered unbreakable when he retired at age 38 in 1999.

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