WASHINGTON — Alex Ovechkin has done it.
The Washington Capitals captain scored his 894th career NHL goal on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks, fittingly, on the power play, to tie Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history. It was his second goal of the game.
Ovechkin got open from the left circle and fired home a classic one-timer to make it a 4-3 game and tie the record, with Wayne Gretzky in attendance. The bench cleared to celebrate with the 39-year-old.
OVECHKIN AGAIN! GOAL 894!!! 😱
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HE'S TIED THE ALL-TIME GOALS RECORD! #Gr8Chase
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As he received a standing ovation and celebrated the moment, the Capitals and Blackhawks celebrated the moment with him.
Gretzky also watched proudly from the stands.
"It's great for hockey. I'm so happy for the league. I'm so proud of Alex. When I broke Gordie's record my dad told me that same night be as proud of the guy that breaks your record. You know what, this is so good for hockey," Gretzky said. "It's really been a wonderful journey for everyone. Good for hockey. Great for the people in Washington and hockey fans all over the world. It's wonderful."
