News & Stories Sports Hockey fans applaud a new record for Alex Ovechkin Elena Burnett Patrick Jarenwattananon April 07, 2025 / 2:28 pm Play AudioPlaying3 mins left Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken the record for most goals scored. NPR spoke with some fans in the lead-up to the historical moment. Why you can trust KUOW Recommended Stories Photos: Seattle celebrates fútbol in trial run for 2026 World Cup June 26, 2025 Former MLB player with PNW roots takes on unhealthy youth sports culture June 26, 2025 Always hopeful, often bitter: Seattle SuperSonics fans watch Thunder roar June 24, 2025