The Washington Capitals player scored his 895th NHL career goal, prompting praise from Russian media and politicians.

Alex Ovechkin broke one of the great records in sport when he surpassed the legendary Wayne Gretzky for goals in the NHL, but ...

Alex Ovechkin with his 895th career goal has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL record that most thought was untouchable.

Alex Ovechkin’s record-breaking 895th NHL goal has sparked reactions from across the globe, including a personal message from Russian President Vladimir Putin. As the Washington Capitals star ...

One day after Alex Ovechkin passed Wayne Gretzky’s all ... In a statement released by the Kremlin on Monday, Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Ovechkin on his 895th goal, scored ...

Alex Ovechkin's NHL-record 895th goal is drawing praise from around the world – including the United States' geopolitical rivals. 'I congratulate you on your outstanding record,' Russian ...

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As a player, as a person, he was like no Russian who had come before him. “Alex is very influential. He’s always looking for goals. He has confidence he will score on every shift. This is a ...

Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL record ... Gretzky's mark that long seemed unapproachable. The 39-year-old Russian superstar is now one away from breaking it with six games left to play ...

Ovechkin entered the game needing two to tie and three to become the new goal-scoring king. He lit the lamp just four minutes into the game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Just over five minutes ...

Over two decades with the Capitals, Alex Ovechkin has cemented himself ... As the son of two former athletes, Ovechkin has Russian roots. Here's what to know about Ovechkin's background ...