Alex Ovechkin vs Wayne Gretzky
Who is better, Ovechkin or Gretzky?
Gretzky: Ovi finally took the goals record, but the Great One has more assists than anyone else has points.
Verdict as of · Cite this verdict
Do you agree? (Wayne Gretzky wins)
Head-to-head
Alex Ovechkin
- NHL all-time goals leader
- 2018 Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe
- Durable scoring for two decades
Wayne Gretzky
winner- 2,857 career points
- Nine Hart Trophies
- Four Stanley Cups
Why Wayne Gretzky wins
Ovechkin passing Gretzky's 894 goals in April 2025 is one of hockey's great feats. But Gretzky's 2,857 points, nine Hart Trophies and four Stanley Cups put him in a tier of his own.
Frequently asked
Who is better, Ovechkin or Gretzky?
Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin passing Gretzky's 894 goals in April 2025 is one of hockey's great feats. But Gretzky's 2,857 points, nine Hart Trophies and four Stanley Cups put him in a tier of his own.
Should I pick Alex Ovechkin or Wayne Gretzky?
Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin passing Gretzky's 894 goals in April 2025 is one of hockey's great feats. But Gretzky's 2,857 points, nine Hart Trophies and four Stanley Cups put him in a tier of his own.
Is Alex Ovechkin better than Wayne Gretzky?
Wayne Gretzky comes out ahead overall. Ovechkin passing Gretzky's 894 goals in April 2025 is one of hockey's great feats. But Gretzky's 2,857 points, nine Hart Trophies and four Stanley Cups put him in a tier of his own. That said, Alex Ovechkin still has real strengths — see the pros lists above.
What's the difference between Alex Ovechkin and Wayne Gretzky?
Gretzky: Ovi finally took the goals record, but the Great One has more assists than anyone else has points.
Cite this verdict
disordat. (2026, November 4). Who is better, Ovechkin or Gretzky? [Alex Ovechkin vs Wayne Gretzky verdict]. https://disordat.org/vs/alex-ovechkin-vs-wayne-gretzky