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Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL goals record

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Russian Propagandists Jubilant As Alex Ovechkin Breaks NHL Record

The Washington Capitals player scored his 895th NHL career goal, prompting praise from Russian media and politicians.

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Capitals Send Three-Word Message After Alex Ovechkin's Record-Breaking Goal

At 39, Ovechkin continues to show he still has it; he is up to 42 goals and 69 points this season. The 2004 No. 1 overall pick currently ranks third in scoring this season behind Edmonton’s Leon Draisaitl and Toronto’s William Nylander.

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Putin congratulates Alex Ovechkin after breaking NHL record

Russian President Vladimir Putin congratulated Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin for breaking Wayne Gretzky's record for most career goals.

· 16h

Ovechkin surpasses Gretzky's long-standing NHL goal record, yet Islanders top Capitals 4-1

Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday. Marc Gatcomb had two goals, Bo Horvat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored,

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Alex Ovechkin: 'Being No. 1 is an unbelievable honor'

Alex Ovechkin is extremely grateful after breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record.

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Alex Ovechkin stats, records: A look at the Capitals star by the numbers after passing Wayne Gretzky

After scoring his 895th goal against the New York Islanders on Sunday, Alex Ovechkin is now officially the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history. Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky took 20 years, and he has piled up some eye-popping career numbers along the way.

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Alex Ovechkin’s secret to becoming NHL’s all-time goals leader? This one spot on the ice

Ovechkin’s dominance on the ice from the left circle defines his legacy as the greatest goal scorer in NHL history.

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Alex Ovechkin Breaks Wayne Gretzky's All-Time NHL Goalscoring Record with No. 895

Alex Ovechkin stands alone as the most prolific goal-scorer in NHL history. The Washington Capitals legend passed Wayne Gretzky on the all-time scoring list with his 895th career goal in the second period of Sunday's game against the New York Islanders.

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Alex Ovechkin scored No. 894 ‘in theater and in style.’ His next goal will be even grander

The Athletic has live coverage of Alex Ovechkin’s journey to break Wayne Gretzky’s career goal record. WASHINGTON — Sometime soon — Sunday maybe, perhaps Thursday — Alex Ovechkin will reach the summit.

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Ovechkin's record-tying performance a night for hockey fans to savour

And it’s a record Gretzky is happy to share — at least for a day, anyway. “I can live with that for 24 more hours,” Gretzky said with a smile post-game as he sat alongside Ovechkin before ...

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Alex Ovechkin odds: When will he break Wayne Gretzky's scoring record?

However, that record is about to go down. Let's check out the odds on whether Washington's Alex Ovechkin will score his 895th goal this season, and against which squad he will accomplish the ...

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When will Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky's goal record? Updated schedule for Capitals star to make history

Pinpointing exactly when the record will fall is more difficult, but if ticket prices in Washington D.C. are any indication, fans are expecting a historic moment for Ovechkin late in the regular ...

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Ovechkin ties Gretzky’s record with his 894th goal. He needs one more to break it

WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record by scoring the 894th ... the net and banking the puck off the far post and the goaltender’s back and in.

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Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's record with his 894th goal

WASHINGTON — (AP) — Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record by scoring the 894th ... the net and banking the puck off the far post and goaltender Spencer Knight's back and ...