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Ovechkin ties Gretzky with 894th career goal in emotional celebration
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History was written in Washington as Capitals' captain scored twice against Blackhawks

In a night filled with emotion and history, Alex Ovechkin delivered yet another iconic moment in his legendary career. The Washington Capitals captain scored twice, including his 894th career goal, to tie Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history during a 5–3 victory over the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night.

As the puck hit the back of the net for his record-tying goal, the crowd at Capital One Arena erupted. Ovechkin immediately skated over to the glass to salute his son Sergei, then turned his attention to Gretzky, bowing respectfully to “The Great One” who watched from a suite. He followed with a series of kisses blown toward his wife, mother, and family on the opposite side of the arena — a personal touch to a milestone night.

“I’m still a little shaking and still can’t believe it,” Ovechkin said afterward, seated beside Gretzky. “It’s history. It’s great for the game. It’s great to do it here. It’s special.”

The night was indeed special — not just for Ovechkin and the Capitals, but for the entire hockey world. The moment was made even more powerful by the presence of Capitals legends and former teammates in the arena, underlining the legacy Ovechkin has built in Washington over the past two decades.

While all eyes now turn to goal No. 895 — the one that would officially make Ovechkin the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer — Friday’s game offered a perfect stage to match the record. To do it at home, with family, friends, and Gretzky himself in attendance, was a dream scenario.

“It’s a moment I’ll never forget,” said Ovechkin.

And neither will Gretzky — who now shares hockey’s most iconic scoring record with the man who might soon eclipse him.