Alex Ovechkin became the NHL’s all-time goal scoring leader on Sunday with his 895th against the New York Islanders on the power play. The goal put him one past Wayne Gretzky.
On Friday, Ovechkin tied Gretzky with two goals against the Chicago Blackhawks in D.C.
Fans made their way up to New York to witness the event.
The game was delayed at 12:34 of the second period in New York to commemorate the event.
You have accomplished what was once thought impossible. The fact that this point was a matter of when – not if – for months, even years, speaks to your legend.