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Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin made NHL history on Sunday, scoring the 895th goal of his 20-year career and passing the iconic Wayne Gretzky for first place on the all-time list.
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Ovechkin's welcome back to the District has been met with ultimate fanfare. They're selling hoodies and hats by the dozens commemorating his achievement.
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Is Alex Ovechkin’s new NHL goals record unreachable? Explaining the historical context
It’s the hockey equivalent of Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron with his 756th home run, or LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with his 38,388th point — a modern legend chasing down one of the most revered records in sports, held by one of the most revered athletes of all time. Here’s a little historical perspective on Ovechkin’s feat:
Ovechkin's ability to pass Gretzky, set NHL goals record, 'pretty incredible,' Crosby says
Ovechkin scored his 895th goal to surpass Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history in a 4-1 loss at the New York Islanders on Sunday. He set the record at 7:26 of the second period on a power play, taking a pass from Tom Wilson and scoring on a wrist shot past Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin 's blocker side from the top of the left face-off circle.
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
Alex Ovechkin Reflects On 'Crazy' 72 Hours After Breaking All-Time Goals Record: 'Still Can't Believe It'
Alex Ovechkin is still soaking it all in. The Washington Capitals captain received a warm welcome back to MedStar Capitals Iceplex as he took part in his first practice since passing Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history.
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.
Arlington elementary school students fill arena to celebrate Ovechkin’s record-breaking goals
Hundreds of students (895 to be exact) from Arlington elementary schools packed stands to cheer on newly-crowned National Hockey League (NHL) goals leader Alex Ovechkin instead of sitting in their classrooms Wednesday morning.
Ovechkin breaking Gretzky’s record brings joy to hockey and beyond sports
The star from Russia was the epitome of joyfulness on goal No. 895, just like he’s been on so many of his previous 894, replicating jumping into a fountain in Washington when he and the Capitals
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Alex Ovechkin becomes NHL's all-time top goal scorer, passing Wayne Gretzky
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin set the NHL record for career goals when he scored No. 895 Sunday afternoon against the New York Islanders to pass Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky.
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