Alex Ovechkin made history by scoring his 895th goal during a game against the New York Islanders, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's long-time NHL scoring record. This moment marked a significant milestone in Ovechkin's illustrious career, culminating in a momentous on-ice celebration involving fellow players, Gretzky, Ovechkin's family, and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman. The excitement surrounding the game increased ticket prices dramatically, demonstrating the anticipation and significance of Ovechkin's record-breaking achievement in the league this season.
But this one was history. For the Washington Capitals star, this 895th goal of his regular season career makes him the NHL's new all-time scoring leader after Wayne Gretzky.
Washington's game against the New York Islanders paused for a celebration as soon as Ovechkin scored. Both benches emptied as the teams, Capitals and Islanders alike, lined up to shake Ovechkin's hand.
Ovechkin's chase for Gretzky's record had come to be the headliner story of the entire NHL season. Last Friday, he scored two goals to tie the record at home in Washington.
Afterward, prices for tickets to Sunday's game in New York had soared to $1,000 or more, as fans raced for the opportunity to see history.
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