“Thanks for your inspiration”: Tom Brady, Jayden Daniels and the football world pay tribute to Alexander Ovechkin as he breaks historic NHL record

Alexander Ovechkin made history by scoring his 895th NHL goal, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record. The milestone drew praise from sports legends like Tom Brady, Jayden Daniels, Michael Jordan, LeBron James, and Simone Biles, who celebrated Ovechkin’s incredible achievement and legacy in hockey.


To honor the 39-year-old legend, Tom Brady, Jayden Daniels, and others from the NFL shared warm messages. Commanders rookie QB Tom Daniels reposted the NHL’s graphic showing Alexander Ovechkin’s 895 goals, adding a GOAT emoji to salute the historic milestone.
Tom Brady went beyond just sharing a graphic on his Instagram story he recorded a selfie video to personally congratulate Ovechkin. In the clip, Brady said, “Ovi, what’s up, my man? Congratulations. You did it, man. You reached the summit. Nobody should be surprised.” And also added, “You smashed the record and are still playing the game at the highest level.”
Brady continued, “You are showing everybody, all athletes and all sports, that ‘no matter what, you can always raise the bar. And you have done that.” He ended by saying, “So, thanks for your inspiration, thanks for your commitment to greatness, and congratulations.”

Additionally ,other sports icons also joined in to celebrate Ovechkin’s record-breaking moment. Michael Jordan called it “quite a record to break,” LeBron James praised him with “Salute to you, brother,” and Simone Biles reacted with amazement, saying “895 goals – wow.” Their messages highlighted the respect Ovechkin commands across the sports world.
Alex Ovechkin has officially shattered the NHL’s long-standing goal record of 894, securing his place in hockey history. The milestone came during a matchup between the Washington Capitals and the New York Islanders. Everyone watching knew that Ovi was just one goal away from surpassing Gretzky’s legendary mark.
The tension peaked as the Capitals trailed 0-2 in the second period. But the momentum shifted. Just over a minute into a power play, Ovechkin took a pass and launched it straight into the net—goal number 895. What came next was unforgettable. Ovechkin dropped to the ice, immediately swarmed by his teammates in a powerful celebration. The moment felt timeless. And with just one word, he summed it all up: “History.”
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Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal wasn’t just a personal milestone—it was a moment that united fans, players, and legends across all sports. With one shot, he rewrote history and reminded the world why he’s one of the greatest to ever play the game. The legacy of “The Great 8” is now immortal.