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Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky since 1994

The Washington Capitals winger scored the 895th goal of his NHL career in his side’s clash with the New York Islanders

The Independent UK

The Hometown Call of Alex Ovechkin's Record-Breaking Goal Will Give You Chills

Ovechkin scored goal number 895 and the hometown call was incredible.

Sports Illustrated

Wayne Gretzky Classily Congratulates Alex Ovechkin on Overtaking His NHL Goals Record

All class from Wayne Gretzky after Alex Ovechkin surpassed his longstanding goals record.

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Unmatched Durability Enabled Alex Ovechkin to Topple Wayne Gretzky's Goal Scoring Record

The Capitals legend's longevity is virtually unparalleled across NHL history, which helped launch him into the history books.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Ovechkin Had Priceless Celebration Right After Scoring NHL Record-Breaking Goal

The 39-year-old Washington Capitals star scored his 895th career goal on Sunday to break Wayne Gretzky's record.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Ovechkin is now the NHL’s greatest goalscorer. It’s debatable what else he is

The Russian has broken a record some believed would never be passed. But, like the man whose mark he bettered, he has received scrutiny away from the rink

The Guardian - US

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th

Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career

The Independent UK

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Alexander Ovechkin's Career Goals Broken Down by Opponent

The Capitals star is tied with Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history. Here's a full breakdown of every goal he's ever scored.

Sports Illustrated

Capitals Rookie Ryan Leonard’s First Goal Came With an Unforgettable Postgame Moment

Ryan Leonard’s first week in the NHL has been a movie.

Sports Illustrated

Wayne Gretzky Had Perfect Joke for Alex Ovechkin About Tying His Goals Record

Wayne Gretzky was in attendance Friday to watch "Ovi" tie his NHL record.

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Alex Ovechkin Turned Down Chance to Break NHL Scoring Record on Empty Net

Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record Friday night. He also may have turned down a glorious chance to break it.

Sports Illustrated

Wayne Gretzky’s Quote About Alex Ovechkin Breaking His NHL Record Was All Class

Nothing but class from the Great One.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Ovechkin Ties Wayne Gretzky's All-Time NHL Goal Scoring Record

The Capitals star is now even with "The Great One."

Sports Illustrated

Ovechkin scores his 893rd career goal. He needs 1 to tie Gretzky and 2 to break the NHL record

Alex Ovechkin has scored his 893rd career goal to move one back of tying and two away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record

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Gretzky set to be at Blackhawks-Capitals game with Ovechkin 3 goals from breaking his NHL record

Wayne Gretzky is expected to be in attendance tonight with Alex Ovechkin two goals from tying and three from breaking the Canadian great's NHL record

Sports Illustrated

Carolina Hurricanes Player Got Away With Dirty UFC-Style Move During Fight

This was a dangerous maneuver.

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Alex Ovechkin Scores Again, Now Three Goals Away From Passing Wayne Gretzky’s Record

Ovi did it again and is closing in on history.

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Bruins, Capitals Players Dropped Gloves for a Full Minute in Fight of the Year Contender

Two warriors going at it.

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Alex Ovechkin Spearheads Capitals' Classy Goodbye to Marc-André Fleury

The well-liked Wild goalie is calling it a career.

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ESPN Debuts Alex Ovechkin-Focused 'OviCast' Amid Pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's Goal Record

ESPN is unveiling an alternate broadcast focused on Alex Ovechkin as he aims to become the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer.

The Sports Daily

Aliaksei Protas records first career NHL hat trick

Aliaksei Protas records first career NHL hat trick. He accomplished the feat in a 7-4 Washington win over Anaheim.

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Alex Ovechkin Passes Up Goal Chance to Help Teammate Amid Wayne Gretzky Record Chase

Capitals great chose passing over scoring in empty-net chance.

Sports Illustrated

Sidney Crosby Salutes Alex Ovechkin Amid Pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's Goal Record

Sidney Crosby weighed in on Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's goal record.

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Announcer Calls Alex Ovechkin ‘One Trick Pony’ as He Closes on Wayne Gretzky’s Record

TNT announcer Darren Pang criticized for calling Alex Ovechkin a “one-trick pony.”

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Alex Ovechkin Nears NHL Goals Record

Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, a historic pursuit in hockey.

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