History is knocking, and two NHL legends are answering the call. While Alex Ovechkin‘s attempt to surpass Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal record has the hockey world talking, another significant event is taking place right now. The twist is that it’s an iconic goaltender from the Minnesota Wild who is now making history by forging his own route.

The official NHL page (@NHL) dropped the news on X on February 22nd: “Another game, another milestone for Marc-Andre Fleury! 🌸 Flower passes Roberto Luongo to take sole possession of second place on the all-time games played list for goalies.” Yeah, Fleury just went legendary mode.

Marc Andre Fleury is now officially second in all-time games played by a goalie by surpassing Roberto Luongo for second place. But the ultimate target looms ahead—the all-time record held by Martin Brodeur, who’s played 1,266 games. There’s still a way to go for Fleury, but it’s not an impossible feat. The countdown is on, and all eyes are on him. Brodeur has played 1266 games, and Fleury sits at 1045, so only 221 more games to go. They already share the record of the most 10-win seasons, with both of them having 20 seasons each. Not to mention, Fleury is also steadily closing in on Brodeur’s all-time win record, with 573 wins to Brodeur’s 691.

Fleury is already one of the most decorated goalies in NHL history, for those who might be paying attention. He is a Vezina Trophy winner, a three-time Stanley Cup champion, and undoubtedly a future Hall of Famer. He was also chosen first overall by the Pittsburgh Penguins in the draft, an honor that rarely goes to goaltenders. Not bad at all. Meanwhile, Alexander Ovechkin is on a mission of his own—breaking Wayne Gretzky’s goals record.

Two titans. Two records. And the race is on

Marc Andre Fleury is thus busy rewriting goaltender history as Ovechkin dives into a quest that many deemed impossible: the biggest goal-scoring record ever. Now, he stands with 879 career goals and needs only 16 to topple Wayne Gretzky’s legendary high of 894. Yes, just 16 more! Everyone is anticipating the day that the longstanding record falls. The hockey community thought it couldn’t be done but Ovechkin loves nothing more than proving everyone wrong.

That means he’s right on the edge. If Ovechkin matches last year’s pace, he’ll fall just one goal short. But if he heats up as only he can, we could be witnessing history before the season ends, as only 27 games are left, even though his leg injury has already sidelined him once this season. But it’s not just about age or skill—it’s about the grind, and he has always reinvented himself when it looked like he might be slowing down.

These records we talk of don’t come by daily; huge word! As Marc Andre Fleury hones in on Brodeur’s record, Alexander Ovechkin is hunting Wayne Gretzky. These two icons with two different milestones in sight. And the NHL world is gazing on in awe. Who will nail it first, reaching the goal they intend to within this very season? What do you think? Can Fleury stay on the ice long enough to outdo Brodeur? Will Ovechkin hit 894 this season, or will the chase extend into next year? Either way, we’re all just lucky to be witnessing history being made.