Alex Ovechkin scored his 894th career goal Friday evening to tie Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history. His next goal will put him ahead of Gretzky as the league's all-time best goal scorer.
After the goal, his second of the game against the Chicago Blackhawks, the Washington Capitals' 20th-year star went to the glass to exchange a high-five through the glass with his son, Sergei.
High fives for his family. A victory lap. Alex Ovechkin has TIED Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history ⭐️ pic.twitter.com/EJIm5QvtCT
— B/R Open Ice (@BR_OpenIce) April 5, 2025
As Ovechkin continued to take in the moment, he then turned toward Gretzky, who was in attendance and watching the game in a suite, to point and bowed to acknowledge the NHL legend.
Ovechkin will have a chance to break the record Sunday when the Capitals play at the New York Islanders at 12:30 p.m. ET.
This story will be updated.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky record, celebrates with family
