Alex Ovechkin became the greatest goalscorer in NHL history on Sunday, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's longstanding record of 894 goals. Ovechkin now stands alone with 895 career goals, and the momentous record was treated as such.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will try to score his record-breaking 895th goal Sunday at the Islanders. Follow along with live updates.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th goal Sunday at the Islanders. Follow along with live updates.

The Washington Capitals clinched the Metropolitan Division on Tuesday. Washington (49-19-9), which was idle, won the division following the Carolina Hurricanes’ 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. It's the Capitals’ first division title since they won the Metropolitan for the last of five consecutive seasons in 2019-20.

Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the Washington Capitals’ captain and super sniper, Alexander Ovechkin, broke Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record this weekend when he beat countryman Ilya Sorokin on a power play.

Gretzky, back then at least, was more than a hockey player to Canadians. He was homegrown royalty, a player of such quality, of such rare possibility, that he transcended the game we’ve always used to define ourselves.

Ovechkin’s dominance on the ice from the left circle defines his legacy as the greatest goal scorer in NHL history.

In honor of Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record with his 895th tally Sunday afternoon, Topps NOW has released a 10-sticker set for the Washington Capitals left winger. The checklist tracks Ovechkin’s journey from his first career goal in 2005 to the record-breaker,

Mike Knuble loves the stat that Gretzky has more assists than any other hockey player has points. “If he didn’t score a goal, he’d still be leading everybody in points,” Knuble said. “That’s crazy.” Now,