Alex Ovechkin now holds the record for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history, with 13. Ovi accomplished this feat during the Washington Capitals' game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Wayne Gretzky previously shared the record with Ovechkin with 40 or more goals in 12 seasons.NHL@NHLANOTHER OVI MILESTONE Alex Ovechkin has just surpassed @WayneGretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history (13)!5584950ANOTHER OVI MILESTONE 😱 Alex Ovechkin has just surpassed @WayneGretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history (13)! https://t.co/a1eJ2ZAZ1FWith this remarkable accomplishment, fans showered Ovi with praise on Twitter. Here's how the NHL community reacted to Ovi's incredible achievement:Ben Raby@BenRaby31#ALLCAPS Alex Ovechkin has become the first player in NHL history with 13 career 40-goal seasonsOvechkin was tied with Wayne Gretzky with a dozen 40-goal campaigns entering the seasonOvechkin is up to 820 goals for his NHL career284#ALLCAPS Alex Ovechkin has become the first player in NHL history with 13 career 40-goal seasonsOvechkin was tied with Wayne Gretzky with a dozen 40-goal campaigns entering the seasonOvechkin is up to 820 goals for his NHL careerEthan Cadeaux@Ethan_CadeauxAlex Ovechkin just made history — again — on the same night he was honored pregame for passing Gordie Howe on the all-time goal list. Ovi has now scored 40 goals in a season for the 13th time, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history.969Alex Ovechkin just made history — again — on the same night he was honored pregame for passing Gordie Howe on the all-time goal list. Ovi has now scored 40 goals in a season for the 13th time, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history.Jarryd Gamez@GamezPwyllAlex Ovechkin has surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history.#ALLCAPS11Alex Ovechkin has surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history.#ALLCAPSArtie Schweitzer@ArtieSchweitzer#Capitals don’t deserve to make the #NHL playoffs…unfortunately…sucks because it’s gonna be another wasted season with Alex Ovechkin (obviously none of this is his fault, he’s been as good as ever)…#Capitals don’t deserve to make the #NHL playoffs…unfortunately…sucks because it’s gonna be another wasted season with Alex Ovechkin (obviously none of this is his fault, he’s been as good as ever)…Adam Zielonka@Adam_ZielonkaRemember when we'd guess and speculate about whether Alex Ovechkin could stay on pace to catch Gretzky's goals record? Whether missing games during a lockout or pandemic would cost him? The dude is 75 goals away now. Just put up another 40-goal year and is still 37. Unreal.1Remember when we'd guess and speculate about whether Alex Ovechkin could stay on pace to catch Gretzky's goals record? Whether missing games during a lockout or pandemic would cost him? The dude is 75 goals away now. Just put up another 40-goal year and is still 37. Unreal.Jacqueline Matter@JMatter_TVWhat a night to go to my first @Capitals game! 🏒🥅On the same night Alex Ovechkin is honored for being the 2nd all-time scorer he also sets an NHL record for 13 seasons of 40 or more goals! #Caps162What a night to go to my first @Capitals game! 🏒🥅On the same night Alex Ovechkin is honored for being the 2nd all-time scorer he also sets an NHL record for 13 seasons of 40 or more goals! #Caps https://t.co/EKroh7qy3uSteve Chenevey FOX5@stevecheneveyOn the night he’s honored for being the #2 all-time scorer Alex Ovechkin gets credit for the opening goal and sets an NHL record with 13 seasons of 40+ goals #Gr8 #Caps11On the night he’s honored for being the #2 all-time scorer Alex Ovechkin gets credit for the opening goal and sets an NHL record with 13 seasons of 40+ goals #Gr8 #Capsjack@JerkGoff1638 year old Alex Ovechkin has scored 40 goals yet again38 year old Alex Ovechkin has scored 40 goals yet againSandy@SandyP4025Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer of all time2Alex Ovechkin is the greatest goal scorer of all timeAlex Ovechkin was also honored on Tuesday for surpassing Gordie Howe to become the second-highest goal scorer in NHL history after Wayne Gretzky. All Capitals players donned #8 on their backs during the warmups to celebrate the remarkable achievement of "The Great Eight."Ovi has been a top contributor for the Capitals in terms of goal scoring this season. He has played in 66 games and has managed to accumulated 69 points, totalling (40 goals and 29 assists).A look into the incredible career of Alex OvechkinOvechkin has scored the second-most goals in NHL history. He only trails Wayne Gretzky. The 13-time NHL All-Star has amassed 820 goals in 16-plus seasons. He is just 74 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky, who scored 894 goals in his career.Buffalo Sabres v Washington CapitalsIn 2001, Ovechkin began his professional hockey career with the Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Super League (RSL). He was selected first overall by the Capitals in the 2004 NHL Draft and made his NHL debut in 2005.In his first NHL game, Ovechkin scored two goals to lead the Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ovi has donned the Capitals jersey for his entire career. The 17-year NHL veteran has won nine Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies, three Hart Memorial Trophies, one Art Ross Trophy and one Stanley Cup.Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least 100 points in four different seasons. The first time came when he was a rookie during the 2005-06 season. He amassed 106 points (52 goals and 54 assists) in 81 games. The 2007-08 season was the best of his career. He posted a career-high 65 goals and 112 points in 82 games.He was also impressive during the 2008-09 season. 'The Great Eight' posted 110 points (56 goals and 54 assists) through 79 games. Alex Ovechkin has played 1,340 regular-season games in his career, compiling 820 goals, 659 assists and 1,479 points. On Dec. 13, 2022, Alexander Ovechkin hit the 800-goal mark with a dominating performance.He scored a hat-trick against the Chicago Blackhawks and became the first player to score 800 goals with one franchise. Ten days later, he surpassed Gordie Howe to move into second place on the NHL's all-time scoring list.