Ovechkin's second goal of the game, which also moved him into sole possession of the most game-winning goals ever, put him into a tie with Gretzky at 894 career goals. When the Blackhawks pulled goalie Spencer Knight late in the third period, Ovechkin elected to remain on the bench.

Five charts how Capitals Alex Ovechkin equaled Wayne Gretzky's career goal scoring title and how both dominated the NHL.

Alex Ovechkin has matched Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by getting to 894. He gets a chance to break it Sunday at the New York Islanders.