Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal in the Washington Capitals' game Sunday against the New York Islanders, beating fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin on a power play with 12:34 left in the second period.

Wayne Gretzky is expected to be in attendance Friday night in Washington with Alex Ovechkin two goals from tying and three from breaking the Canadian great's NHL record.

Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals was once considered unbreakable. Then Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin broke it Sunday. "They say records are meant to be broken, but I'm not sure who's going to get more goals than that,

Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday. Marc Gatcomb had two goals, Bo Horvat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored,

Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in New York. Here's how history unfolded in real time and the reaction that ensued

Washington Capitals’ left winger Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal, breaking “The Great One” Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record. To celebrate the historic moment, pop culture collectible company Funko released a limited-edition Ovi vinyl Pop!

Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record became the talk of the league a time of the season usually reserved only for playoff races

Alexander Ovechkin became the leading goal scorer in NHL history on Sunday afternoon when he broke a tie atop the leaderboard with Wayne Gretzky by scoring his 895th career goal in the second period of the Washington Capitals' 4-1 loss to the host New York Islanders.

In honor of Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record with his 895th tally Sunday afternoon, Topps NOW has released a 10-sticker set for the Washington Capitals left winger. The checklist tracks Ovechkin’s journey from his first career goal in 2005 to the record-breaker,

Greg Millen passed away on Monday, and no cause of death was disclosed by the league when the NHL confirmed the news in a statement. "The NHL is saddened by the passing of Greg Mi

The NHL Alumni Association didn't provide a cause in announcing his death on social media. Millen suited up in 14 NHL seasons with six different teams -- the Pittsburgh Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St.

Greg Millen was drafted by Pittsburgh in 1977 and played 14 NHL seasons with the Penguins, Hartford Whalers, St. Louis Blues, Quebec Nordiques, Chicago Blackhawks and Detroit Red Wings. Millen later moved into a broadcasting career and was part of CBC's "Hockey Night in Canada" and the NHL on Sportsnet.

Greg Millen, a longtime NHL goaltender and hockey analyst, died on Monday. He was 67. The NHL Alumni Association didn’t provide a cause in announcing his death on social media. Millen suited up in 14 NHL seasons with six different teams — the Pittsburgh Penguins,

Greg Millen, a longtime NHL goaltender who transitioned to a post-playing career as a popular hockey broadcaster, has died. Millen was 67 years old. The NHL Alumni Association announced Millen's death on Monday.