Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's long-standing goals record earlier this month when he scored his 895th career goal.

"It is an honor for anyone to join the national team, to represent their homeland," the Russian athlete emphasized ...

Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking 895th NHL goal drew global praise, including a congratulatory message from Russian President Vladimir Putin.

Russia President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Alex Ovechkin after he became the NHL’s all-time top goal-scorer.

The Washington Capitals player scored his 895th NHL career goal, prompting praise from Russian media and politicians.

Alex Ovechkin broke one of the great records in sport when he surpassed the legendary Wayne Gretzky for goals in the NHL, but ...

Russian President Vladimir Putin has congratulated Alex Ovechkin for setting an “outstanding record” as the NHL’s all time ...

(AP Photo/Adam Hunger) Russian fans celebrate Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin’s 895th career goal of an NHL ...

Ovechkin was immediately swarmed by his teammates to celebrate his historical moment, and cameras captured the sights and sounds of that celebration as the 39-year-old Russian was mic’d up for a ...

Fans witnessed history for Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin on Friday night ... The Great One was asked about his reaction to having company on the all-time goals leaderboard.

Sara Davis/Getty Images Ovechkin played in Russia during the NHL lockout that cancelled the 2004-05 season. He joined the Capitals in 2005-06 to find a franchise that had been stripped to its ...

Gretzky gets at least that. Ovechkin’s next chance to pass Gretzky comes Sunday in a matinee at the New York Islanders. All eyes will be on the 39-year-old Russian superstar, who soaked in the ...