Alex Ovechkin Breaking Gretzky's NHL Record Celebrated by EA Sports in Epic Hype Video

After breaking Wayne Gretzky's record and becoming the NHL's all-time leading scorer with his 895th goal on Sunday, Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin was celebrated by EA Sports in an epic hype video:

Ovechkin made history during the second period of Sunday's 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders. His teammates mobbed him on the ice as the game was paused to honor him.

Ovechkin was the EA Sports cover athlete for NHL 07 and NHL 21. He also earned the cover of 2K Sports' NHL 2K10.

Despite Sunday's loss, the Capitals still lead the Eastern Conference with a 49-19-9 record. Ovechkin will surely be motivated to add his second career Stanley Cup title to cap off his record-breaking season.