Alex Ovechkin's next shot could be the one that breaks Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record. Ovechkin has now pulled even with Gretzky at 894 goals, and he can move into sole possession of first with one more against the New York Islanders on Sunday afternoon.

Alex Ovechkin scored twice in the Washington Capitals recent win over the Chicago Blackhawks, moving him into a tie with Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL

With his two goals on Friday night in a 5-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks, Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL record with 894 goals scored. He had what seemed to be a prime opportunity to break it and become the NHL's all-time leading goal-scorer in the final minute when the Blackhawks pulled goalie Spencer Knight for an extra attacker.

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career National Hockey League goal on Friday to tie the all-time record set by Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky which was once considered unreachable.

Alex Ovechkin is one goal behind tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals. The Capitals superstar notched his 893rd career goal -- and his 40th goal of the 2024-25 season -- during the first period of Friday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

When does Alex Ovechkin play? Ovechkin and the Capitals play the New York Islanders on Sunday, April 6. What time is the Capitals game? The Capitals’ game

Alex Ovechkin scored twice on Friday to tie Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record of 894 goals. Highlights from the Capitals' win against the Blackhawks.

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career, setting off a wild celebration in Washington. He potentially could have had one more but opted not to try to score on the empty net late.

A little more than three decades before Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record, the “Great One” had his own chase. Gretzky was in hot pursuit of Gordie Howe's record in the spring of 1994.