Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th goal Sunday, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record and making hockey history.
The record-breaking goal was scored against the Islanders in New York during the second period.
The NHL stopped mid-game to hold a ceremony, where Ovechkin thanked his supporters.
The Caps hosted a Gr8 Chase Watch Party at Whitlow’s at the Wharf.
The Islanders managed to beat the Capitals, but it didn’t seem to matter to the fans watching and celebrating.
Cheers erupted as soon as shot 895 went in. The restaurant boomed with cheers.
One fan there told WTOP that this was a moment 30 years in the making.
“So many people had to give up so much for him to get to this point, himself included, and that alone just inspired an entire generation of NHL” fans, she said.
That seemed to be the sentiment shared among many other people in the room.
It’s a historic moment for Caps fans and for D.C. overall.
The Caps play next at home Thursday.
WTOP’s Will Vitka contributed to this report.
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