Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal in the 2nd period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The goal is the 895th of Ovechkin’s career, breaking the NHL all-time career goals record previously held by Wayne Gretzky.

Ovechkin scored the record breaker on the power-play with 12:34 remaining in the second period. He received a pass from Tom Wilson at the top of the left circle and fired past Sorokin for a goal that rewrote the history books. Ovechkin and Sorokin embraced on the ice when the game was paused for a ceremony.

Alex Ovechkin needs just one more goal to move past Wayne Gretzky for sole possession of the NHL's all-time goals record. Ovechkin tied Gretzky with two goals Friday, and his next opportunity to break the record will come Sunday against the New York Islanders.