Howie Morenz set the record on Dec. 23, 1933 with the Montreal Canadiens, eventually retiring with 271 goals. Nels Stewart (New York Americans) became the all-time leader in goals on Feb. 16, 1937. He ...

Wayne Gretzky witnessed Alex Ovechkin scoring his 893rd goal to move one back of tying his NHL record, as the Canadian great made his first in-person appearance during this chase.