LeBron, MJ top reactions to Ovi breaking Gretzky's record

Alex Ovechkin has finally done it.

The Washington Capitals star set the NHL's goals record on Sunday with a second-period power-play tally against the New York Islanders, breaking Wayne Gretzky's mark.

Ovechkin tied the record after netting two goals against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Gretzky set the goals record on March 23, 1994, while playing for the Los Angeles Kings. Ovechkin scored his 895th goal in his 1,487th game, while Gretzky scored 894 goals in 1,487 games.

A video compilation that included LeBron James, Michael Jordan and Simone Biles led reactions to Ovechkin's milestone.

Sports world

Some greats recognizing #Gr8ness 🫡 pic.twitter.com/uaKFeBujnt

— NHL (@NHL) April 6, 2025

EIGHT NINETY FIVE, ALL CAPS. Congrats to Alexander Ovechkin on breaking the NHL all-time goal scoring record. pic.twitter.com/T6iIoo5tya

— Nike (@Nike) April 6, 2025

Ovechkin may have an incredible shot ... but his windup needs some work 😁 https://t.co/Ra7yzmdxPA pic.twitter.com/1vrO7pKLB2

— MLB (@MLB) April 6, 2025

The new leader in all-time NHL goals scored, Alex Ovechkin 🫡 pic.twitter.com/uSDHQEzp7m

— NHLPA (@NHLPA) April 6, 2025

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Local love

ALEX OVECHKIN HAS PASSED WAYNE GRETZKY FOR THE MOST CAREER GOALS IN NHL HISTORY‼️#Gr8ness | @Venture_Global pic.twitter.com/Jl3LMYqeVI

— x - Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 6, 2025 — Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 6, 2025 — Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 6, 2025 — Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 6, 2025

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Around the NHL

— Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 6, 2025 — Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 6, 2025

Congrats, Ovi! #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/BZCwMUGd2v

— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 6, 2025 — Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 6, 2025

Congratulations, Ovi! 👏 https://t.co/QTs5GFttjG

— New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 6, 2025 — Columbus Blue Jackets (@BlueJacketsNHL) April 6, 2025

The Gr8est ever. Congratulations, Ovi! #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/2Nfx5Bt6MR

— Buffalo Sabres (@BuffaloSabres) April 6, 2025

Congratulations, Ovi! 👏

— x - LA Kings (@LAKings) April 6, 2025

Congrats on an amazing accomplishment, Ovechkin! https://t.co/49MYFpjOkB

— New York Islanders (@NYIslanders) April 6, 2025 — x - Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 6, 2025 — Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) April 6, 2025 — Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 6, 2025 — Vancouver Canucks (@Canucks) April 6, 2025

Congrats, Ovi 👏 https://t.co/ruow3WjzJf pic.twitter.com/RqAmJisM02

— Winnipeg Jets (@NHLJets) April 6, 2025

The Gr8est ever. Congrats, Ovi! 👏 #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/Q7hlAfqdFZ

— X - Dallas Stars (@DallasStars) April 6, 2025

From the Goalie 🐐 to the Goal 🐐@NHL | #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/kw0a19LuYH

— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) April 6, 2025