The NHL record for the most career goals scored is held by Alex Ovechkin. He surpassed Wayne Gretzky's previous record of 894 goals by scoring his 895th goal on April 6, 2025, becoming the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer
. Ovechkin has scored 897 goals in the regular season, while Gretzky finished his career with 894 goals
. This achievement marks a historic milestone in NHL history, with Ovechkin breaking a record that stood since Gretzky's retirement in 1999
