The Washington Capitals captain won the award for “Best Record-Breaking Performance” at the 2025 ESPYs on Wednesday.

Sports' annual award show takes place with the 2025 ESPY Awards celebrating the past year in athletics around the world.

The sports world is gathering Wednesday night to celebrate the best of the last year with the 2025 ESPY Awards. Some of the biggest names from the court, field, diamond, pool and more are coming together in Los Angeles at the Dolby Theater to hand out trophies and recognize the iconic moments in sports.

Alex Ovechkin thanked Wayne Gretzky and his family after receiving the ESPY for "Best Record-Breaking Performance." He couldn’t attend the event in person but shared a video message.

Alex Ovechkin's historic 2024-2025 NHL season, highlighted by breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record, earned him the 2025 ESPY Award for Best Record-Breaking Performance. Ovechkin, unable to attend the ceremony,

Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin won an ESPY award Wednesday night for “Best Record-Breaking Performance.” The Great 8 won for the moment he scored his 895th career goal to break Wayne Gretzky’s record and become the top goal scorer in league history.

The Philadelphia Eagles and running back Saquon Barkley picked up ESPYs at ESPN's annual award show. See what awards they won.