You can own a piece of history as Upper Deck celebrates Alex Ovechkin’s all-time NHL goals record after he surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s 894 goals on Sunday against the New York Islanders with GR8 Moments trading cards.
Fans can immediately collect Ovechkin’s historic moments as Upper Deck released the GR8 Moments trading cards on its Upper Deck e-PackⓇ platform on April 6 that highlight key moments of his illustrious career, including the record-breaking goal.
Celebrate the Greatest Goal Scorer in the Game
On April 6, Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895 goal in his 1,487 career game, surpassing Wayne Gretzky. In addition to the NHL’s all-time goals record, Ovechkin also owns the records for most power-play goals, overtime goals, 40-goal seasons and shots on goal. Ovechkin has scored on an NHL-record 183 different goaltenders, while his 179 multi-goal games rank second in league history. Ovechkin, who has spent his entire 20-year career with the Washington Capitals, is one of only 11 players in NHL history to reach the 1,600-point mark and just the seventh to do so with a single franchise.
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“From his Young Guns card in 05-06 to this history-defining goal, it’s been incredible to document Alex’s one-of-a-kind career through trading cards. Fans across all generations understand that we have witnessed history on the ice, and this is their chance to be a part of that,” said Jason Masherah, president of Upper Deck. “As fans, these are the moments we live for. As Upper Deck, celebrating these iconic moments through trading cards is at the heart of what we do.”
Gr8 Record Setting Cards Only Available for 8 Days
Collectors will be able to purchase these cards for eight days. Along with the card showcasing Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal, there are seven additional trading cards featuring historic moments from his career, such as scoring his 100th goal and winning the Stanley Cup in 2018. Chase elements include Red, Blue and Gold parallel cards and a highly sought-after autograph parallel, each falling as a bonus card in select packs. Achievements will also be awarded to collectors who redeem the complete base set, as well as the complete parallel sets. Fans will also have an opportunity to chase a dual auto card with Ovechkin and Gretzky, which can be previewed here.
“It is a huge honour for me for Upper Deck to make special collections for fans to celebrate this moment in our sport. I’m so thankful for all the support from our great fans,” said Alex Ovechkin.
Fans can preview cards from the set and sign up to get notified when the GR8 Moments trading cards are available to purchase. More information on the hobby shop trading card set will be provided at a later date.
Don’t Miss Out On Collecting a Part of Hockey History
April 6, 2025, is now a historic NHL date. Some fans were lucky enough to be on Long Island to see the New York Islanders’ 4-1 victory as Ovechkin reached this landmark milestone, but collecting this set of Upper Deck GR8 Moments trading cards will also be special.
I was in the crowd at Northlands Coliseum on Oct. 15, 1989, when Gretzky, who was playing for the LA Kings, surpassed Gordie Howe as the all-time scoring leader in NHL history with point No. 1,851 against Edmonton Oilers goalie Bill Ranford at 19:07 of the third period.
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The cards and memorabilia I have collected to commemorate that event have steadily risen in value. But it’s not just the value that’s important, it’s having something to remember these moments in hockey history. That’s why this collection of GR8 Moments trading cards by Upper Deck is worth having in your collection for years to come.
