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Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 895th NHL goal — breaking the record that Wayne Gretzky had held for three decades.
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Ovechkin comes to Long Island on Sunday tied with Wayne Gretzky at 894 goals after scoring two at home against the Blackhawks on Friday.
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After Alexander Ovechkin Broke His NHL Record, Wayne Gretzky Taught a Brilliant Leadership Lesson
When Ovechkin broke the record in the second period, the game stopped. Officials rolled out a carpet onto the ice, and Ovechkin’s family along with NHL officials and Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Capitals came to the center of the rink.
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.
Celebrations over Alexander Ovechkin’s NHL goals record despite his pro-Kremlin politics
Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 895th career goal this weekend. That put the 39-year-old superstar captain ahead of the former record holder, Wayne Gretzky, who congratulated him in a ceremony on the ice,
How Alex Ovechkin broke Gretzky's record with goal No. 895 — as it happened
Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in New York. Here's how history unfolded in real time and the reaction that ensued
Ovechkin breaks Gretzky's all-time record with 895th goal
Ovechkin cheered wildly after the goal as his teammates jumped off the bench and swarmed him in celebration, while Hall of Famer Gretzky smiled widely in the crowd and joined the standing ovation.
Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin at a glance
Alex Ovechkin with his 895th career goal has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL record that most thought was untouchable.
Putin hails Ovechkin as 'legendary master' of ice hockey after he breaks NHL goal record
President Vladimir Putin on Monday lauded Russian ice hockey star Alexander Ovechkin for surpassing all the sport's other legends in a dazzling career that the Kremlin chief said was a cause for celebration for fans across Russia and the world.
ESPN's 'First Take' Gets Heated Over LeBron James, Alex Ovechkin Debate
On ESPN’s ‘First Take’ there was a debate between NHL analyst P.K. Subban and NBA analysts Stephen A. Smith and Shannon Sharpe, where they debated which record is more impressive: LeBron James ’ all-time scoring record (42,115 points) or Alexander Ovechkin’s all-time goal scoring record (895 goals).
Alex Ovechkin’s greatest feat? Mixing ordinary with extraordinary on the way to NHL immortality
His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.
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Eight Gr8 Moments: The 2004 NHL Entry Draft
On June 26, 2004 in Raleigh, the Caps surprised no one when they made Alexander Ovechkin – the "Ovi" handle was still more than a year away – the first overall choice in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft. No one knew it at the time, but the Caps’ fortunes were on the verge of taking a significant upward turn that would span the next two decades.
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