The Great 800: Alex Ovechkin

Over the past 105 years only two players had scored more than 800 goals: The Great One and Mr. Hockey. Two of the best nicknames and players in the sport’s history, Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe now have a third member of their club, and his nickname is a fitting one: The Great in this Great 800. Here is a look at Alexander Ovechkin’s historic achievement through the eyes of the biggest names in the game.