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

Alex Ovechkin has yet done it.

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

Ovechkin tied the grounds aft netting 2 goals against the Chicago Blackhawks connected Friday. Gretzky acceptable the goals grounds connected March 23, 1994, portion playing for the Los Angeles Kings. Ovechkin scored his 895th extremity successful his 1,487th game, portion Gretzky scored 894 goals successful 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 connected breaking the NHL all-time extremity scoring record. pic.twitter.com/T6iIoo5tya

— Nike (@Nike) April 6, 2025

Ovechkin whitethorn person an unthinkable changeable ... but his windup needs immoderate enactment 😁 https://t.co/Ra7yzmdxPA pic.twitter.com/1vrO7pKLB2

— MLB (@MLB) April 6, 2025

The caller person successful 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 connected an astonishing 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