Does anyone have 1000 goals?

Alex Ovechkin Joins Gretzky in 1,000-Goal Club

For decades, Wayne Gretzky stood alone at the summit of hockey greatness, his name etched in history not just for the sheer volume of goals he scored, but for how unreachable that total seemed. Now, for the first time, someone has reached that same rarified air—Alex Ovechkin.

Ovechkin recently became the second player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career goals when combining the regular season and playoffs. While the milestone blends both stages of the season—unlike the more commonly cited regular-season-only records—it’s a powerful testament to Ovechkin’s longevity, consistency, and relentless drive.

Gretzky’s legendary total of 894 regular-season goals remains untouched, but Ovechkin’s achievement lies in the full scope of his career dominance. With 879 regular-season goals (and counting) and over 120 more in the playoffs, his combined total now sits at 1,000. It’s a number that reflects not just skill, but an unyielding will to compete year after year.

Known for his thunderous one-timer and relentless forecheck, Ovechkin has been a force since entering the league in 2005. Even as teammates have changed and Father Time looms, "The Great Eight" continues to add to his legacy. His journey mirrors Gretzky’s in impact, even if their styles differ.

While some purists emphasize regular-season stats alone, hitting 1,000 goals across all NHL games is a symbolic milestone—one that only two men have ever reached. Gretzky did it with otherworldly playmaking. Ovechkin did it with a sniper’s precision and a warrior’s heart.

“It’s not about the number,” Ovechkin once said. “It’s about winning.” Yet, when the numbers do come, they speak volumes. Now, his name stands beside the greatest to ever play the game—etched in history, one slap shot at a time.