Ovechkin scores 895th goal to clinch all-time NHL record

Washington Capitals ace Ovechkin -- who had tied Gretzky's 26-year-old mark with two goals on Friday -- scored on a power play early in the second period of Sunday's clash at the New York Islanders. The 39-year-old Russian icon smashed in a long-range shot with 12:34 remaining in the second period to spark wild celebrations at the UBS Arena. An overjoyed Ovechkin dived along the ice in delight after his momentous strike, before being mobbed by team-mates as a packed arena rose in a standing ovation to the Russian's achievement.