Alex Ovechkin’s epic conclusion to the Gr8 Chase marked a monumental moment in hockey history. As he inched closer to surpassing Gretzky’s 894 goals, he also attracted significant financial attention. Fans have been flocking to see him achieve the moment of pride, and this led to a massive surge in ticket prices.

Ticket prices skyrocketed as fans scrambled to see Ovechkin break the record. By Saturday afternoon, the tickets cost $274 on SeatGeek, $287 on StubHub, and $350 on TickPick. Lower-bowl seats were a whole different story—TickPick’s cheapest option was a hefty $626. Meanwhile, tickets for the Islanders’ next home game against the Rangers on Thursday were a modest $54 on SeatGeek. And if Ovechkin didn’t score? Prices for the Capitals’ home game against the Hurricanes on Thursday were already surging—$454 on SeatGeek, $434 on StubHub, and $547 on TickPick, with premium seats running into the thousands, as excerpted from Yahoo Sports.

TNT also reaped major benefits from Ovechkin’s historic milestone. While Ovechkin brought immense fortune to the table, with the high anticipation surrounding his record-breaking chase, TNT also witnessed a doubled viewership. It was tweeted on Twitter (X) and noted, “1.3 million viewers were tuned in to TNT/truTV on Sunday for Alex Ovechkin’s historic moment. The full  @Capitals @NYIslanders game averaged 905k viewers, the most watched non-Winter Classic regular season game on TNT Sports networks all time.”

So, it looks like Alex Ovechkin brought in a stellar, record-breaking moment and fortune for both ends.

Capitals to celebrate Alex Ovechkin’s record

The Washington Capitals are going all out to celebrate Ovechkin becoming the all-time leading goal scorer in the NHL. With that, the team has announced a lineup of events across the D.C. area this week. They shall start with a unique “GR895” Kids Day Practice on Wednesday, where 895 local students can attend practice at MedStar Capitals Iceplex. The team shall also host a pre-game “Gr8ness Ceremony” ahead of their game against the Hurricanes, with Ovi’s family, team leadership, and teammates to honor the milestone. Fans attending the game will also score a limited-edition rally towel.

Then on Friday, the team is all set to host a big fan party, a free event, the GR8 City Celebration, at Union Station from 3 to 5 pm, and Ovechkin will be there to greet. The event includes photo ops, games, giveaways, and pop-up merch shops, all inside Union Station’s main hall, and many more in follow-up, per the official NHL site.

Beyond his on-ice achievements, Ovechkin is also on a mission to serve a greater cause. While he remains the leading goal scorer in the NHL, his mission isn’t over there. His campaign, THE GR8 CHASE for Victory Over Cancer, continues to raise funds for pediatric cancer research through the V Foundation. It now stands at $120,000. Every goal that Ovi scores will trigger a personal donation equal to his career goal total, with Monumental Sports & Entertainment matching it, making each goal a savior of life.