The Washington Capitals captain won the award for “Best Record-Breaking Performance” at the 2025 ESPYs on Wednesday.

Alex Ovechkin is three goals away from 900 after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record in April. Whatever number Ovechkin finishes at — he turns 40 in September and this is the final year of his contract with the Washington Capitals — will become the new 894 that seemed unapproachable until the successful “GR8 Chase.”

Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals icon, has acknowledged Wayne Gretzky after surpassing his NHL goals record. Ovechkin expressed gratitude in a video message at the ESPYs. Gretzky, present when Ovechkin tied and broke the record,

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin dons a hoodie on most game days that reads, "Well, I'm not Michael Jordan," an ode to an inside joke he shared with former teammate Devante Smith-Pelly. But when it comes down to it,

Alex Ovechkin thanked Wayne Gretzky and his family after receiving the ESPY for "Best Record-Breaking Performance." He couldn’t attend the event in person but shared a video message.

Alex Ovechkin humbly dismisses comparisons to Michael Jordan, citing Jordan's unparalleled status and honoring his mother, a basketball legend. Despite his own impressive NHL achievements, including nearing 1,

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL's all-time goals record this past season, but there's another upcoming milestone that he's looking forward to.

Last NHL season was special for Alex Ovechkin as he broke Wayne Gretzky’s all-time regular-season goal record. He scored his 895th career goal against the New York Islanders in early April.

Ovechkin started the season 42 goals behind Wayne Gretzky — a big ask for any player, let alone a 39-year-old. A broken fibula in November only dialed up the degree of difficulty.

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin won an ESPY award Wednesday night for “Best Record-Breaking Performance.” The Great 8 won for the moment he scored his 895th career goal to break Wayne Gretzky’s record and become the top goal scorer in league history.

The NHL legend was recently the victim of an email blunder by the Mystics which it called next season his last, yet has now addressed the mounting speculation surrounding his future

Alex Ovechkin, after 90 minutes or so of celebrating with teammates, family and friends, is speaking to the media at UBS Arena. He didn’t bring beers this time.“I still can’t believe it ...