Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin gear up to challenge another untouchable Wayne Gretzky record in 2025-26 NHL season
As the 2025-26
NHL
season nears, two of hockey's most iconic names—Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin—are once again chasing history. This time, they have their eyes on new milestones that would draw them even closer to the legendary Wayne Gretzky's towering legacy.
The NHL reveals major point milestone in reach for
Sidney Crosby
and
Alex Ovechkin
According to NHL Public Relations, both Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin are expected to hit 1,700 career points this upcoming season. The announcement came in a July 12 post on X, stating: 'Looking Ahead to 2025-26: It could be another milestone year for Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin. Both players are on the path to 1,700 points while tracking down legends on the all-time list.'
With 1,687 career points to his name, Crosby currently sits 9th all-time and is the only active player in the top 10.
Meanwhile, Ovechkin isn't far behind at 1,623 points, ranked 11th. While neither will catch Gretzky's all-time total of 2,857 points anytime soon, their continued production this late in their careers is nothing short of remarkable.
Alex Ovechkin already passed Wayne Gretzky once—and Sidney Crosby just did too
In April 2025, Ovechkin passed Gretzky's long-standing record of 894 regular-season goals, becoming the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. He now sits at 897 and counting. With a few more solid seasons, he could become the first player ever to hit the 1,000-goal mark.
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Crosby also made history this past March when he overtook Gretzky for most NHL seasons averaging over a point per game. Gretzky had 19 such seasons; Crosby now holds 20.
Despite their individual accolades, both stars remain committed to team success. Ovechkin's top priority remains bringing another Cup to Washington, and Crosby continues to lead a competitive Penguins squad.
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While Gretzky's numbers may never be fully touched, Crosby and Ovechkin are proving that longevity, consistency, and greatness can redefine what it means to be a legend in today's NHL. The 2025-26 season could be one of the last chapters in this incredible generational rivalry.
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