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

From one great to another, @TomBrady sends his congrats to Ovi! #Gr8ness pic.twitter.com/cvoOShP9PJ

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

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

EIGHT TO INFINITY

8 @Capitals pic.twitter.com/y3qimlOhKR

Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 6, 2025

THE GREAT 8 IS THE @NHL'S ALL-TIME GOAL LEADER

Congrats @ovi8, you're the GOAT!! @Capitals | #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/XXTNyASqOR

Washington Wizards (@WashWizards) April 6, 2025

The #Gr8Chase is complete!

Congrats, @ovi8 pic.twitter.com/7q0QoRDRiU

Washington Commanders (@Commanders) April 6, 2025

Around the NHL

An achievement for all-time.

Congrats, Ovi!@NHL | #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/jP4pveR1Cq

Boston Bruins (@NHLBruins) April 6, 2025

From 88 to 8.

Congrats, Ovi!#Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/ywvygcVQW3

Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) April 6, 2025

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

Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) April 6, 2025

Absolute Gr8ness.

Congratulations, Ovi!@NHL | #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/lezUij9c1q

Philadelphia Flyers (@NHLFlyers) April 6, 2025

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

New York Rangers (@NYRangers) April 6, 2025

THE GR8EST GOAL SCORER THE @NHL HAS EVER SEEN!

Congratulations Ovi! pic.twitter.com/SCGx5NSLEp

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

The #Gr8Chase is complete.

Congrats, Ovi! pic.twitter.com/IP3cp7lzwu

x - Colorado Avalanche (@Avalanche) April 6, 2025

Gr8ness.

Congrats on 895, Ovi! #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/BN9fpiPV31

Calgary Flames (@NHLFlames) April 6, 2025

Witnessing Gr8ness!

Congrats, Ovi! pic.twitter.com/vJhvPJPP0z

Toronto Maple Leafs (@MapleLeafs) April 6, 2025

Gr8ness achieved.

Congrats, Ovi! #Gr8Chase pic.twitter.com/18Qj4uXov7

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