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

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

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

Here are some of the reactions: “It was my honor to ... The NHL record has been set by our Russian guy, Alexander Ovechkin, I congratulate all of us on this. In this complex political time ...

Soviet Union goaltender and Russian Hockey Federation president Vladislav Tretiak “Alex Ovechkin has been such a consistent goal scorer for this, his 20th season, is an amazing accomplishment ...