Alex Ovechkin celebrated a historic moment on Sunday as he scored his 895th career goal, making him the all-time top goal scorer in NHL history. In a game against the New York Islanders, Ovechkin scored a power play goal, assisted by Tom Wilson, and expressed his gratitude to his teammates and the fans. The milestone broke a record that had stood for 31 years, previously held by Wayne Gretzky. Following the goal, Ovechkin received heartfelt congratulations from teammates and NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman during a special ceremony, recognizing his outstanding contribution to the game.
Ovechkin broke a record that stood for 31 years and appeared to be one of the most untouchable in sports. NHL Commissioner Gary Bettman made sure to point that out when he opened the 10-minute ceremony.
Ovechkin had never scored on Sorokin before, making his countryman the 183rd different goaltender he has beaten. "Thank you to Sorokin to let me score 895," Ovechkin said.
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