Topic - Alexander Ovechkin

Gretzky holds 55 NHL records and even if his goals mark falls to Ovechkin - which he has said he is excited about - two seem truly untouchable: 2,857 total points and 1,963 assists, which is more than anyone else has in goals and assists combined.

Alex Ovechkin is on track to break Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record →

“It’s because of lots of shots, lots of rebounds coming from the net, so I’ll take it," Ovechkin said.

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes the 60th NHL player to record 700 career assists →