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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.
From Inc.
Ovechkin comes to Long Island on Sunday tied with Wayne Gretzky at 894 goals after scoring two at home against the Blackhawks on Friday.
From The New York Times
Ovechkin scored 285 goals from his spot, a spot that defined his legacy and leaves a distinctive mark on a map of his 895 goals.
From The New York Times

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Alex Ovechkin has become the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history, passing Wayne Gretzky with his 895th career goal for the Washington Capitals.
Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL scoring record
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