The Great-8 stands alone as the greatest goal scorer in NHL history.
Alex Ovechkin recorded his 895th career goal on Sunday in New York to move past Wayne Gretzky into sole possession atop the NHL鈥檚 all-time goal-scoring ledger.
Ovechkin beat New York Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin for the record-setting tally, before his Capitals teammates emptied their bench to celebrate with their captain.
Ovechkin recorded his 895th goal in his 1487th career game. Coincidentally, Gretzky finished his career with 894 goals in 1487 games.
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