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.

Alex Ovechkin finally did it. On Sunday afternoon on Long Island, the Washington Capitals star broke Wayne Gretzky’s record to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer with 895.