Alex Ovechkin He finally did it.
The Washington Capitals star Set the NHL target record on Sunday with the second period sum of Power-play against New York IslandersWayna Gretzky’s breakage.
Ovechkin tied the record after he counted two targets against Chicago Blackhawks Friday. Gretzky set a record of targets on March 23, 1994 while playing for Los Angeles Kings. Ovechkin scored his 895. Goal in his 1,487. Game while Gretzky scored 894 goals in 1,487 games.
The compilation of the video, which included LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Simone Biles, led a reaction to Ovechkin’s milestone.
Sports World
Some giants recognize #GR8NESS 🫡 pic.twitter.com/uakfebujnt
– NHL (@nhl) April 6, 2025
Eight ninety five, all caps. Congratulations to Alexander Ovechkin to interrupt the NHL record in scoring. pic.twitter.com/t6iioo5tya
– Nike (@nike) April 6, 2025
Ovechkin may have an incredible shot … but his winding needs some work 😁 https://t.co/ra7yzmdxpa pic.twitter.com/1vro7pklb2
– MLB (@mlb) April 6, 2025
New leader in the evaluation of all time of the NHL, Alex Ovechkin 🫡 pic.twitter.com/usdhqezp7m
– NHLPA (@NHLPA) April 6, 2025
Local love
Alex Ovechkin went through Wayne Gretzky for the most career goals in the history of the NHL‼ ️#GR8NESS | @Venture_global pic.twitter.com/jl3lmyqevi
– x – Washington Capitals (@capitals) April 6, 2025
Eight to infinity
8 @Capitals ∞ pic.twitter.com/y3qimlohkr
– Washington Nationals (@nationals) April 6, 2025
The big 8 is @NhlLeader of the goals of all time 🚨🥅
Congratulations @Ovi8You’re a goat !! 🐐 @Capitals | #Allcaps pic.twitter.com/xxtnyasqor
– Washington Wizards (@washwizards) April 6, 2025
The #Gr8chase is complete!
Congratulations, @Ovi8 👏 pic.twitter.com/7q0qordria
– Washington Commanders (@commandrs) April 6, 2025
Around the NHL
Success for all times.
Congratulations, Ovi!@Nhl | #Gr8chase pic.twitter.com/jp4pver1cq
– Boston Bruins (@Nhlbruins) April 6, 2025
From 88 to 8.
Congratulations, Ovi!#Gr8chase pic.twitter.com/ywvygcvqw3
– Detroit Red Wings (@Detroitredwings) April 6, 2025
Congratulations, Ovi! #Gr8chase pic.twitter.com/bzcwmugd2v
– Montreal Canadians (@canadiensmtl) April 6, 2025
Absolute gr8ness. 🏒👏
Congratulations, Ovi!@Nhl | #Gr8chase pic.twitter.com/lezuij9c1q
– Philadelphia Flyers (@nhlflyers) April 6, 2025
Congratulations, Ovi! 👏 https://t.co/qts5gfttjg
– New York Rangers (@nyrangers) April 6, 2025
Gr8est goal scorer @Nhl When he saw!
Congratulations Ovi! pic.twitter.com/scgx5nslep
– Columbus Blue Jackets (@bluejacketsnhl) April 6, 2025
Gr8est at all. Congratulations, Ovi! #Gr8chase pic.twitter.com/2nfx5bt6mr
– Buffalo Sabers (@Buffalosabres) April 6, 2025
Congratulations, Ovi! 👏
– x – La Kings (@lakings) April 6, 2025
Congratulations on amazing success, Ovechkin! https://t.co/49myfpjokb
– New York Islanders (@nyislanders) April 6, 2025
The #Gr8chase is complete.
Congratulations, Ovi! pic.twitter.com/ip3cp7lzwu
– X – Colorado Avalanche (@Aavalalanche) April 6, 2025
GR8NESS.
Congratulations to 895, Ovi! #Gr8chase pic.twitter.com/bn9fpipv31
– Calgary Flames (@nhlflames) April 6, 2025
Witnesses GR8NESS!
Congratulations, Ovi! pic.twitter.com/vjhvpjpp0z
– Toronto Maple Leafs (@mapleleafs) April 6, 2025
GR8NESS has been achieved.
Congratulations, Ovi! #Gr8chase pic.twitter.com/18qj4uxov7
– Vancouver Canucks (@canucks) April 6, 2025
Congratulations, Ovi 👏 https://t.co/ruow3wjzjf pic.twitter.com/rqamjism02
– Winnipeg Jets (@Nhljets) April 6, 2025
Gr8est at all. Congratulations, Ovi! 👏 #Gr8chase pic.twitter.com/Q7HHLQDFZ
– x – Dallas Stars (@dallasstars) April 6, 2025
From goalkeeper 🐐 to target 🐐@Nhl | #Gr8chase pic.twitter.com/kw0a19luyh
– New Jersey Devils (@njdevils) April 6, 2025
