Islanders Up Next In Alex Ovechkin's Pursuit Of Breaking Gretzky's All-Time Goal REcord

As the New York Islanders prepare to host the Washington Capitals on Sunday at 12:30 ET, Alex Ovechkin comes in looking to make NHL history.

After a two-goal game on Friday, he looks to stand alone as the NHLs all-time leader in goals.

Ovechkin lit the lamp in the first period to score his 893rd career goal to move within one of Wayne Gretzkys NHL record:Is two more too much to ask for? pic.twitter.com/3Bmg2K2RKH x - Washington Capitals (@Capitals) April 4, 2025In the third period, Ovechkin scored a power-play goal from his left dot office to tie The Great One:An incredible moment in @Capitals history shared by the best duo in hockey.

Listen in to @JoeBpXp & @Laughlin18 for @ovi8's record tying goal from the MNMT broadcast booth.#Gr8Chase by @Venture_Global | #ALLCAPSpic.twitter.com/V3ZvLlKdxL Monumental Sports Network (@MonSportsNet) April 5, 2025The league and fans have taken full notice of the occasion, with Sunday poised to be a big day as history is on the doorstep.

As of Friday night, the cheapest tickets to get in on Ticketmaster cost well over $1,000, with prices skyrocketing after Ovechkin got his first goal on Friday.

NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Gretzky will also be in attendance for a potential on-ice ceremony.

The Islanders and Capitals drop the puck on Sunday at 12:30 p.m.

The game will be available nationally on TNT, TruTV, and Max.

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