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

For years, Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career NHL goals seemed unbreakable, but not to Washington Capitals superstar Alexander Ovechkin. Ovechkin, 39, entered

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,

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.

Sports' annual award show takes place with the 2025 ESPY Awards celebrating the past year in athletics around the world.

An emotional Katie Schumacher-Cawley accepted the Jimmy V Award for Perseverance with her husband and children looking on. The Penn State women’s volleyball coach was diagnosed with Stage 2 breast cancer in September. She continued coaching without missing a practice and became the first woman to guide a team to the NCAA national championship.

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's historic 2024-2025 NHL season, highlighted by breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, earned him the 2025 ESPY Award for Best Record-Breaking Performance. Ovechkin, unable to attend the ceremony,

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.