Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (right) hugs Wayne Gretzky (left) during a press conference after scoring the 893rd and 894th goals of his career. Gretzky, who was in attendance alongside NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, praised the achievement shortly after Ovechkin matched his record.

Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin has officially surpassed Wayne Gretzky's goals scored record.

Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record by scoring the 894th of his career. Ovechkin scored his second goal of the Washington Capitals’ 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks with 13:46 left in the third period.