Gretzky himself managed to make Ovechkin's triumphant moment even more special. In a ceremony on the ice, Gretzky delivered a beautiful, heartfelt speech to honor Ovechkin in a manner only he could. It's almost as if "The Great One" perfectly prepared for this moment for "The Gr8 One.

Alex Ovechkin made history when he scored against the New York Islanders on a power play in the second period.

Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin cemented his place in NHL history, surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s legendary scoring record of 894 goals. Ovechkin’s former teammates reflect on his rise to hockey greatness and his relentless drive that defined his career.