Gretzky still holds onto the all-time NHL playoff scoring record with 122 goals in 208 postseason games. Ovechkin is currently tied for 15th among all playoff scorers with 72 goals in 186 playoff games. He will look to climb that list once the postseason begins on April 19.

It’s the hockey equivalent of Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron with his 756th home run, or LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with his 38,388th point — a modern legend chasing down one of the most revered records in sports, held by one of the most revered athletes of all time. Here’s a little historical perspective on Ovechkin’s feat:

After Alex Ovechkin ’s record-breaking goal on Sunday, Budweiser decided to share a toast with the 28 goalies who never gave up a goal to Ovechkin. On Monday, the beer company announced its “King of Zero” campaign,

The Washington Capitals got back to work three days after Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record and hope to get their game on track with the playoffs fast approaching

Budweiser Canada sent commemorative beers to goalies who didn't allow a goal to Alexander Ovechkin in their careers.

"These kids are going to lose their minds when 'Ovi' comes out," the principal of Glebe Elementary School said. He was right. Alex Ovechkin skated onto the ice at MedStar Capital Iceplex to the shrieks and shouts of fourth and fifth grade students from Arlington Public Schools who literally came by the busload to watch him practice for the first time since he surpassed Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time goals leader.

Alex Ovechkin is still soaking it all in. The Washington Capitals captain received a warm welcome back to MedStar Capitals Iceplex as he took part in his first practice since passing Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history.