# Who is better, Ovechkin or Gretzky?

**Verdict (Alex Ovechkin vs Wayne Gretzky), as of November 4, 2026: Wayne Gretzky wins.**

Gretzky: Ovi finally took the goals record, but the Great One has more assists than anyone else has points.

## 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.

## Head-to-head

| Category | Alex Ovechkin | Wayne Gretzky | Edge |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Goals | Broke the all-time record in 2025, the greatest goal scorer ever. | 894 goals, a mark that stood for over 25 years. | Alex Ovechkin |
| Points | Elite, but a long way from the summit. | 2,857 career points, the record by a mile. | Wayne Gretzky |
| Stanley Cups | One, the 2018 Cup with the Conn Smythe. | Four Cups with the 1980s Oilers. | Wayne Gretzky |
| Hart Trophies | Three Harts. | Nine Harts, eight of them in a row. | Wayne Gretzky |
| Peak | Several 50- and 60-goal seasons and a 65-goal year. | 92 goals in a season and four 200-point seasons. | Wayne Gretzky |

## The case for Alex Ovechkin

- NHL all-time goals leader
- 2018 Stanley Cup and Conn Smythe
- Durable scoring for two decades

## The case for Wayne Gretzky

- 2,857 career points
- Nine Hart Trophies
- Four Stanley Cups

## FAQ

### 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.

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