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 has been called a champion by Wayne Gretzky as he broke his 894 goal record. However, the list of his admirers has grown since then.

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.

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 reacts to a fantasy trade scenario involving Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Malkin joining the Washington Capitals, offering a candid take amid speculation about the Pittsburgh Penguins' aging core.

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

While Sidney Crosby's future with the Pittsburgh Penguins faces uncertainty, Alex Ovechkin made something clear about his career with the Washington Capitals.