Ovechkin surpassed NHL legend Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal in the second period of the Capitals' clash with the New York Islanders. Crosby sits at No. 18 on the all-time list, while his 622 career goals are also the second-most among active players.

Sidney Crosby had a congratulatory message for Alex Ovechkin after he became the NHL's all-time leader in goals scored.

Ovechkin scored twice against the Chicago Blackhawks, tying Gretzky’s mark with a third-period power-play goal. He now sits at 894 goals in 1,486 games — one fewer than Gretzky needed — and will have his first shot at No. 895 on Sunday against the New York Islanders.