Ovechkin tied Gretzky's record with his 894th career goal on Friday night, and his next shot could be the record-breaker. Next up for Ovechkin and the Washington Capitals are the Islanders, and ticket prices for that game have skyrocketed in just the last few days.

Alex Ovechkin tying Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record was a great moment for hockey. The game he breaks the record will be even better, and tickets are being priced accordingly. The Washington Capitals star is on the verge of breaking a record that has stood for two and a half decades after scoring two goals on Saturday,

The Washington Capitals visit the New York Islanders after Alexander Ovechkin scored two goals in the Capitals' 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Alex Ovechkin has joined Wayne Gretzky atop the NHL goals list. Ovechkin scored his 893rd and 894th goals to tie Gretzky for the most in League history in a 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena on Friday.

Alex Ovechkin is one goal behind tying Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 career goals. The Capitals superstar notched his 893rd career goal -- and his 40th goal of the 2024-25 season -- during the first period of Friday's game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Alex Ovechkin has scored his 893rd career goal to move one back of tying and two away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record. Ovechkin beat Spencer Knight 3:52 into the Washington Capitals' home game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.