Alex Ovechkin with his 895th career goal has broken Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record that most thought was untouchable. A look at Gretzky and Ovechkin and how their careers compare:
Born: Jan. 26, 1961
Hometown: Brantford, Ontario
NHL debut: Oct. 10, 1979
First goal: Oct. 14, 1979
Stanley Cup titles: 4, all with Edmonton (1984, ‘85, ’87, '88)
Teams: Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues, New York Rangers
Games played: 1,487
NHL records: 55, including most assists (1,963) and points (2,857)
Born: Sept. 17, 1985
Hometown: Moscow
NHL debut: Oct. 5, 2005
First goal: Oct. 5, 2005 (2)
Stanley Cup titles: 1 with Washington (2018)
Teams: Washington Capitals
Games played: 1,487
NHL records: Goals (895), power-play goals (325), shots (6,851)
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A screen shows that Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) had scored his 895th career goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y., Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring his 895th career goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y., Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)
Former NHL player Wayne Gretzky, left, with Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, right, during a press conference after an NHL hockey game in which Ovechkin tied Gretzky's NHL career goals record of 894th goals, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Luca Langoni scored early before notching his league-high fifth assist on defender Mamadou Fofana's first career goal, and the New England Revolution beat CF Montreal 3-0 on Saturday.
New England (2-3-0) has lost all three of its road matches under first-year coach Marko Mitrović, but the Revolution have won their two home matches by a combined 9-1 score. Mitrović wasn't on the field as the Revs closed it out after receiving a red card in the 34th minute.
Montreal falls to 1-5-0 as ends a six-match road trip to begin the season.
New England jumped in front in the 6th minute and held a 1-0 lead through halftime on a goal by Langoni, who was in the right place to knock in a deflected shot by Dor Turgeman. It was the first goal this season for Langoni and his sixth netter in 43 career appearances.
The Revolution took a 2-0 lead in the 77th minute when Langoni set up Fofana's netter. Fofana tallied one assist in 30 appearances — all starts — last season as a rookie.
Peyton Miller, an 18-year-old defender, scored in the fourth minute of stoppage time. Miller has two goals in three matches coming off the bench this season after scoring two goals in his first 36 appearances with 33 starts.
Matt Turner totaled five saves for New England to earn his first clean sheet this season and his 25th in 117 career starts for the club.
Thomas Gillier saved two shots for Montreal in his 14th career start over the past two seasons.
Montreal beat the Revs 3-1 in its last trip to Foxborough in July.
New England leads the all-time series 19-14-4.
Montreal: Hosts the Philadelphia Union on Saturday.
New England: Hosts D.C. United on Saturday.
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New England Revolution defender Mamadou Fofana, center, is surrounded by teammates after he scored a goal in the second half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
New England Revolution forward Luca Langoni, right, turns away from CF Montréal midfielder Wiki Carmona, left, in the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
New England Revolution forward Luca Langoni (41) and teammate Griffin Yow (7) celebrate Langoni's goal in the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner, center, catches the ball on a penalty kick in the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner punches the ball away from the net in the first half of an MLS soccer match against CF Montreal, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
New England Revolution goalkeeper Matt Turner watches the ball sail by the net on a shot by CF Montreal in the second half of an MLS soccer match, Saturday, April 4, 2026, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Mark Stockwell)
