The Washington Capitals defeated their opponent in their latest contest, with Alex Ovechkin contributing to the victory. The 40-year-old superstar continues adding to his legendary resume, adding another historic notch to his belt after breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record. Ovechkin recorded his 841st regular-season victory, moving him into ninth place on the NHL’s all-time wins list.

Alex Ovechkin Passes Ryan Suter on All-Time Regular Season Wins List

This latest accomplishment places Ovechkin ahead of Ryan Suter while positioning him within striking distance of multiple Hall of Famers. The NHL highlighted Ovechkin’s achievement on social media, showcasing the all-time regular-season wins leaderboard.

Nicklas Lidstrom sits atop the list with 937 victories, followed by Patrick Marleau (935), Joe Thornton (914), Chris Chelios (894), Scott Stevens (879), and Zdeno Chara (879). Jaromir Jagr ranks seventh with 874 wins, while Mark Messier holds eighth place with 864 victories.

Ovechkin now sits in ninth with 841 wins after passing Suter’s 840. The statistic measures team victories in which a player appeared during the regular season. It reflects sustained individual excellence combined with playing for competitive franchises throughout a long career.

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Players accumulate wins by staying healthy, performing consistently, and competing for successful organizations year after year. Ovechkin has spent his entire 20-year career with the Washington Capitals.

The Capitals have been perennial playoff contenders during his tenure, winning the Stanley Cup in 2018. That organizational stability, combined with his durability, allowed him to climb the all-time wins list steadily.

The Russian superstar shows no signs of slowing down despite his age. He continues to play heavy minutes and produce offensively. Ovechkin broke Gretzky’s all-time NHL career goals record on April 6, 2025, scoring his 895th goal against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena, a moment witnessed by Gretzky himself.

Alex Ovechkin won his 841st regular-season game and climbed an all-time list in the process.#NHLStats: https://t.co/a57XW5IIdS pic.twitter.com/TBAUemfNVq

— NHL Public Relations (@NHLPR) December 8, 2025

Passing Messier and Jagr on the wins list seems inevitable given his current pace. Both legends rank within 33 wins of their current total. If Washington maintains their competitive status and Ovechkin stays healthy, he could reach seventh or eighth place by season’s end.

Climbing higher becomes more difficult. The gap between Ovechkin and Chara represents more than half a season’s worth of victories. Reaching the top five would require Ovechkin playing multiple more seasons at a high level for a winning team.

However, nobody should doubt Ovechkin’s ability to continue defying age. The Capitals captain has made a career of proving skeptics wrong while rewriting record books. Adding another all-time list milestone to his resume simply reinforces his status among hockey’s immortals.

For now, Ovechkin can celebrate passing Suter while keeping Messier and Jagr firmly in his sights.