The 2025-26 NHL season commenced on October 7, generating excitement around notable players and storylines. One of the most compelling narratives is centered on Alex Ovechkin, a star forward for the Washington Capitals. Currently, Ovechkin sits as the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer with 907 goals achieved in 1,512 games.
Alex Ovechkin’s Goal Count in NHL Scoring Leaders
Ovechkin’s journey to break records continues as he recently achieved a four-game goal streak. This streak highlighted his scoring ability after a slow start to the season. His impressive performance included a hat trick, elevating his career total to 907 goals. He originally reached the milestone of 900 goals after 13 games this season.
Historical Context
In the past, Ovechkin surpassed the legendary Wayne Gretzky’s former record of 894 goals. This historic moment occurred on April 6 against the New York Islanders. Ovechkin now aims to surpass Gretzky’s combined total of 1,016 goals, which includes both regular-season and playoff goals. Currently, Ovechkin stands at 984 goals combined.
NHL All-Time Leading Goal Scorers
- 1. Alex Ovechkin: 907 goals in 1,512 games
- 2. Wayne Gretzky: 894 goals in 1,487 games
- 3. Gordie Howe: 801 goals in 1,767 games
- 4. Jaromir Jagr: 766 goals in 1,733 games
- 5. Brett Hull: 741 goals in 1,269 games
- 6. Marcel Dionne: 731 goals in 1,348 games
- 7. Phil Esposito: 717 goals in 1,282 games
- 8. Mike Gartner: 708 goals in 1,432 games
- 9. Mark Messier: 694 goals in 1,756 games
- 10. Steve Yzerman: 692 goals in 1,514 games
- 11. Mario Lemieux: 690 goals in 915 games
- 12. Teemu Selanne: 684 goals in 1,451 games
- 13. Luc Robitaille: 668 goals in 1,431 games
- 14. Brendan Shanahan: 656 goals in 1,524 games
- 15. Dave Andreychuk: 640 goals in 1,639 games
- 16. Sidney Crosby: 637 goals in 1,372 games
- 17. Joe Sakic: 625 goals in 1,378 games
- 18. Jarome Iginla: 625 goals in 1,554 games
- 19. Bobby Hull: 610 goals in 1,063 games
- 20. Dino Ciccarelli: 608 goals in 1,232 games
- 21. Jari Kurri: 601 goals in 1,251 games
Active Goal-Scoring Leaders
- 1. Alex Ovechkin: 907 goals
- 2. Sidney Crosby: 637 goals
- 3. Steven Stamkos: 586 goals
- 4. Evgeni Malkin: 519 goals
- 5. John Tavares: 506 goals
- 6. Patrick Kane: 495 goals
- 7. Corey Perry: 455 goals
- 8. Anze Kopitar: 444 goals
- 9. Brad Marchand: 437 goals
- 10. Leon Draisaitl: 413 goals
- 11. Auston Matthews: 410 goals
- 12. David Pastrnak: 402 goals
As Ovechkin approaches new milestones, fans eagerly await his decisions regarding his future in the league. The spotlight remains firmly on him as he seeks to continue his legacy.
