Even though the two entities for Wayne Gretzky's record differ, we got your undivided attention! Now, here's the difference. So, Alex Ovechkin is just 8 career NHL goals away from The Great One's career NHL goals score of 894.

Pittsburgh Penguins captain Sidney Crosby put his name right next to Wayne Gretzky today with the latest accomplishment of his storied career. Sidney Crosby is the most iconic player of his generation.

Crosby actually doesn't yet hold the Pittsburgh record in this stat. Super Mario Lemieux had 1,723 points with the Penguins. Two Detroit legends hold the lead on this list. Steve Yzerman is second at 1,755 points, and Gordie Howe put up 1,809 to tope the single-franchise record board.