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During his record-setting 215-point campaign in 1985-86, he had 163 assists alone.
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The Washington Capitals clinched the Metropolitan Division on Tuesday.
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Alex Ovechkin finished practice by replicating his belly-flop celebration from scoring the record-breaking 895th goal of his NHL career, delighting the 895 schoolchildren and other Washington Capital...

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Behind the scenes: Ovechkin's slap shot
The Washington Post exclusively filmed with Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin, to break down his incredible slap shot. Here's how it happened behind the scenes.
The infamous Ovechkin slap shot; why it's so hard to stop
We've said it time and time again; Alex Ovechkin is really good at hockey.His specialty is the slapshot from his so called "office," which is from the left circ
Alex Ovechkin has long been the NHL’s greatest goal-scorer — now he has the proof
Gretzky had the highest peaks. Lemieux might have had the most talent. The New York Islanders’ Mike Bossy was the most efficient. But Ovechkin is the most prolific, the most consistent, the most enduring — combining those legends’ finishing ability with a durability none could match, and doing it in a vastly more difficult era in which to score.
Capitals clinch Metropolitan Division with loss by Hurricanes
The Washington Capitals clinched the Metropolitan Division on Tuesday. Washington (49-19-9), which was idle, won the division following the Carolina Hurricanes’ 3-0 loss to the Buffalo Sabres. It's the Capitals’ first division title since they won the Metropolitan for the last of five consecutive seasons in 2019-20.
Capitals focusing on playoff mindset after Alex Ovechkin record
After days of celebrating Alex Ovechkin's record goal, the Capitals want to get back to a team mindset after a dip in play that can't continue with the playoffs approaching.
Rolls-Royce gifted to Wayne Gretzky to sell at auction
On the heels of Alexander Ovechkin overtaking Wayne Gretzky as the NHL’s all-time leading goal-scorer, a memento from when Gretzky took the record from Gordie Howe in 1994 has hit the auction block. After “The Great One” scored goal No.
Alex Ovechkin has the NHL career goals record. Now the Capitals want to get ready for the playoffs
The Washington Capitals got back to work three days after Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record and hope to get their game on track with the playoffs fast approaching
Budweiser Canada honors goalies who shut down Ovechkin, including one ex-Wild player
Budweiser Canada sent commemorative beers to goalies who didn't allow a goal to Alexander Ovechkin in their careers.
Jakub Dobes Got An Interesting Gift Following Ovechkin’s Record
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the Washington Capitals’ captain and super sniper, Alexander Ovechkin, broke Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record this weekend when he beat countryman Ilya Sorokin on a power play.
What makes Alex Ovechkin’s shot so unstoppable?
Ovechkin’s trademark one-timer has been an NHL wonder for two decades. Here’s why it can be a goalie’s worst nightmare.
Ranking Alex Ovechkin's top goals in a record-breaking career
Ovechkin amassed this career total in a variety of ways. He had over 550 even-strength goals and 320 power-play goals, the majority scored from the fabled "Ovi spot. " He's the leader in empty-net goals and overtime goals. Five of his goals came shorthanded, from a guy who has averaged eight seconds of penalty-killing time per game in his career.
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Goalies beaten by Ovechkin & Gretzky share war stories with NHL.com
Resume: 22 NHL seasons with New Jersey Devils (1992-2014) and St. Louis Blues (2014-15); Holds NHL records for wins (691), shutouts (125) and games (1,266); four-time winner of the Vezina Trophy as the NHL’s top goalie (2003, 2004, 2007, 2008), three-time Stanley Cup winner (1995, 2000, 2003); 2018 inductee into the Hockey Hall of Fame
Alex Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky share a moment after Ovechkin's historic 895th goal: 'I'm not sure who's going to get more goals than that'
Ovechkin did so with a slap shot past New York Islanders goaltender Ilya Sorokin in a road game. The location on the road in New York didn't matter. The crowd at UBS Arena was there on Sunday to witness history, and it erupted into raucous cheers for the goal that cut New York's lead over Ovechkin's Washington Capitals to 2-1.
Ovechkin breaks NHL goals record: Wayne Gretzky makes bold statement after Ovi’s 895th goal
After Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th NHL goal with the Washington Capitals, legend Wayne Gretzky issued a blunt admission, underlining the magnitude of the Russian star's accomplishment.
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Wayne Gretzky promises Alex Ovechkin a massive gift if he manages to hit record 900 goals
Washington Capitals’ left wing Alex Ovechkin made history Sunday night, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s goalscoring record.
Alex Ovechkin Cements His Status as the Best Scorer in NHL History with His 895th Goal
Hockey star Alexander Ovechkin has played for the Washington Capitals since 2004 and holds the NHL scoring record. Read about his stats, wife, sons, and more.
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