Sunday was a celebratory day in the National Hockey League.
Following Alex Ovechkin`s record-breaking goal against the New York Islanders, tributes poured in from across the hockey world. Former teammates, rivals, and legends of the sport all took to social media to celebrate Ovechkin`s achievement as the new goal king.
NHL teams across the league shared numerous messages and posts on social media to honor Ovechkin.
Highlights among the tributes included a congratulatory message from Sidney Crosby, well wishes from the Sedin twins, and a nostalgic reflection from Martin Brodeur.
As hockey fans worldwide continue to acknowledge Ovechkin`s remarkable milestone, here is a collection of social media posts from NHL teams sending their congratulations to the Washington Capitals icon.
(Tweets from NHL teams would be embedded here if they were not removed as per instructions.)
