Alex Ovechkin scored in the second period against the Islanders Sunday, touching off a celebration after he broke Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record.

NEW YORK — Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career.

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin cracked a Bud Light and casually ... knows from his own pursuit of Gordie Howe's then-record of 801 in the spring of 1994. “People don’t realize this ...

Yes, Gretzky was on hand as Alex Ovechkin broke his goal ... Gretzky said touching it then embracing Ovechkin. Howe died in 2016 at 88 years old. His 801 goals remain third in NHL history.

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky ... when he got Nos. 801 and 802 to tie and pass Howe. The chase by the Great 8, a nickname honoring his jersey number, captured ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect ... when he got Nos. 801 and 802 to tie and pass Howe. The chase by the Great 8, a nickname honoring his jersey number, captured ...

NEW YORK (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career.