Canucks to Auction Ovechkin Signed Capitals Jerseys After Breaking Gretzky's Record

The Vancouver Canucks are auctioning off six signed jerseys from Alex Ovechkin to celebrate the Washington Capitals star becoming the NHL's all-time leading scorer.

Ovechkin scored Washington's lone goal in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders on Sunday night, which moved him past Wayne Gretzky for the career record.

Hockey fans already had an opportunity to obtain a small piece of history. Sportico's Brendan Coffey reported in March that Heritage Auctions was selling off some game-worn sweaters, which included three from Ovechkin. Prices for the pieces ranged from $20,000 to $50,000.

Sooner or later, pieces of memorabilia from the record-breaking night could make their way to the market as well.

MeiGray, an online auction house that helps authenticate game-used items, said company president Barry Meisel personally attended Sunday's game. The company added that "select Ovechkin memorabilia and warm-up pucks directly off the ice from the momentous game will be available through MeiGray."

Many assumed Gretzky's scoring record was untouchable. He retired with 93 more goals than the next closest player, Gordie Howe. Ovechkin aside, Sidney Crosby is the only other active player with at least 600 goals.

While Ovechkin's peak didn't match Gretzky's, his longevity far surpassed that of "The Great One." The Russian star has 420 goals from his age-30 season on.

If there's another player who ever mounts a serious challenge on the new mark, he's probably not in the NHL right now.