In a moment that will be etched into the NHL history books forever, Alex Ovechkin officially surpassed Wayne Gretzky on ...

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Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal-scoring record on Sunday, and a moment with ...

Nicklas Backstrom walked into the visiting dressing room Sunday, after Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals ...

Brooks Orpik, T.J. Oshie, Braden Holtby and Devante Smith-Pelly also joined Backstrom on the ice. They performed the ceremonial puck drop between Ovechkin and Chicago Blackhawks captain Nick Foligno.

Oshie and Backstrom were by Ovechkin's side during the long journey to the record. Sunday's game was no different.

Former teammates thankful to be on hand for Capitals captain's iconic 895th NHL goal against Islanders in New York ...