A view shows a giant display reading "Alexander The Great" installed on a building to congratulate Washington Capitals' ice hockey player Alexander Ovechkin as he became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals, in Moscow, Russia. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.07.04.2025#8896688
A view shows a giant display reading "New World Record" installed on a building to congratulate Washington Capitals' ice hockey player Alexander Ovechkin as he became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals, in Moscow, Russia. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.07.04.2025#8896687
A view shows a giant display reading "Alexander The Great" installed on a building to congratulate Washington Capitals' ice hockey player Alexander Ovechkin as he became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals, in Moscow, Russia. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.07.04.2025#8896686
In this video grab, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin answers questions from journalists after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.07.04.2025#8896405
In this video grab, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin answers questions from journalists after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.07.04.2025#8896404
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin and his son Ilya are seen in the locker room after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896403
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin and his sons Sergei and Ilya are seen in the locker room after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896402
In this video grab, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin holds the puck from his 895th career goal scored in the locker room after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896397
In this video grab, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin holds the puck from his 895th career goal scored in the locker room after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896396
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is seen in the locker room after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896393
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin and his sons Sergei and Ilya are seen in the locker room after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896392
In this video grab, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin's mother Tatyana and wife Anastasia walk to the locker room after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896388
In this video grab, Wayne Gretzky, right, walks to the locker room after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896387
In this video grab, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin answers questions from journalists in the locker room after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896384
In this video grab, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin answers questions from journalists in the locker room after the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896383
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is seen during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896364
Washington Capitals' players celebrate after Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896353
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin's mother Tatyana appears on a video screen to congratulate her son on scoring his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896336
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896321
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, his wife Anastasia and Wayne Gretzky pose for photos during the awards ceremony at the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896318
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin poses for photos during the awards ceremony at the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896315
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin attends the awards ceremony during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896313
Wayne Gretzky, third right, congratulates Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin on his record-breaking goal during the awards ceremony at the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896311
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896308
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin appears on a video screen after scoring his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896304
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin hugs Wayne Gretzky during the awards ceremony at the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896297
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin appears on a video screen after scoring his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896289
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin appears on a video screen after scoring his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896288
Washington Capitals' players celebrate after Alex Ovechkin scores his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896286
In this video grab, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896284
In this video grab, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin appears on a video screen after scoring his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896281
In this video grab, Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin appears on a video screen after scoring his 895th career goal during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin became the best sniper in the history of the National Hockey League (NHL), surpassing Canadian Wayne Gretzky's legendary record for regular-season goals. On April 6, he brought his total goals in the championship to 895 pucks by scoring in the match against New York Islanders. Gretzky's previous all-time record of 894 pucks stood for 26 years and was considered nearly unattainable.06.04.2025#8896272
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is seen during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896240
New York Islanders and Washington Capitals players face off during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896235
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is seen during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896234
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is seen during the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896233
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin warms up before the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896229
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin warms up before the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896225
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin warms up before the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896223
Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin warms up before the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896205
A car with a dummy and a sticker depicting Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin is pictured before the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896202
Fans gather before the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896199
Fans gather on the stands before the NHL ice hockey match between New York Islanders and Washington Capitals at UBS Arena in Elmont, New York, the United States. Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin has caught up with Canadian Wayne Gretzky on the list of the best snipers in the regular championships of the National Hockey League (NHL) in history. He brought his total goals in the championships to 894, as his two-goal performance in the championship match against the Chicago Blackhawks on April 4 left him just one goal away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record, unbeaten since 1994.06.04.2025#8896196
