A record that once looked untouchable now belongs to Alex Ovechkin. The Washington Capitals captain became the greatest goal scorer in NHL history when he found the net in the second period against the New York Islanders.

Afterward, Ovechkin was mobbed by his teammates at center ice and joined by his family, previous holder Wayne Gretzky, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Capitals owner Ted Leonsis.“We have all witnessed history in front of greatness,” Bettman said.