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Ovechkin breaks NHL scoring record

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The Washington Capitals announced today several initiatives across the Washington, D.C., region in honor of Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin becoming the NHL’s All-Time goals leader.
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With his 895th career goal on Sunday, the Washington Capitals star has accomplished what was once unthinkable and surpassed “The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky, as the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL ...
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Capitals to Hold Events to Celebrate Alex Ovechkin Becoming the NHL's All-Time Goals Leader
ARLINGTON, VA – The Washington Capitals announced today several initiatives across the Washington, D.C., region in honor of Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin becoming the NHL’s All-Time goals leader.
Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL goals record: How the Capitals star's illustrious career compares to Wayne Gretzky's
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Ovechkin gets No. 895 to break NHL scoring record, but Islanders beat Capitals 4-1
Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1.
Wayne Gretzky, Former Canadian Hero
Gretzky, back then at least, was more than a hockey player to Canadians. He was homegrown royalty, a player of such quality, of such rare possibility, that he transcended the game we’ve always used to define ourselves.
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.
How Alex Ovechkin became the top goal-scorer in NHL history
Alex Ovechkin became the greatest goal scorer in NHL history because of a never-before-seen combination of a wicked shot, consistency over two decades and remarkable durability that kept him on the ice long enough to break Wayne Gretzky's record.
Gretkzy's NHL goal total may be the last 'unattainable' record to fall in my lifetime
With his 895th career goal on Sunday, the Washington Capitals star has accomplished what was once unthinkable and surpassed “The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky, as the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history.
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.
Meet Alex Ovechkin’s wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, who watched Capitals star break Wayne Gretzky’s goal record
Moments after he scored the record-breaking goal in the Capitals’ 4-1 loss to the Islanders at UBS Arena in New York, the 39-year-old Ovechkin was joined on the ice by his wife, Anastasia Shubskaya, and their family for a mid-game ceremony.
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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.
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Capitals vs Islanders Prediction, Picks & Odds for Today's NHL Game
All eyes will be on Alex Ovechkin as he sits on the cusp of history, but there’s also value in backing the Capitals to notch another road win on Long Island.
Capitals vs. Islanders FREE STREAM today: Where to watch Ovechkin chase NHL history
Alex Ovechkin is one goal away from breaking the NHL's all-time goal scoring record. Watch the Capitals vs. Islanders and a chance to witness history for free.
Capitals Owner Sends Strong Message to Alex Ovechkin After Historic Game
With all eyes on him, Russian superstar Alex Ovechkin stepped up and delivered under the limelight, as he scored not one but two goals against the Chicago Blackhawks at Capital One Arena in Washington, DC to tie NHL legend Wayne Gretzky for most goals ever in the league. As it stands, both Ovechkin and Gretzky have 894 career NHL goals each.
‘This is truly a hockey town’: Caps radio announcer boasts Alex Ovechkin’s legacy after historic goal
John Walton, play-by-play announcer for the Capitals, talked about Alex Ovechkin’s legacy and impact with WTOP.
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NHL Buzz: Protas week to week for Capitals with lower-body injury
Aliaksei Protas is week to week with a lower-body injury, Capitals coach Spencer Carbery announced Sunday. The forward told NHL.com he sustained a skate cut to his foot in the third period of a 5-3 win against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday. Protas finished with two shots on goal in 11:39 of ice time.
Commanders' Jayden Daniels Sends Message To NHL Legend
Alex Ovechkin broke Wayne Gretzky's career goals mark this week and Washington Commanders' star quarterback Jayden Daniels sent a congratulatory message.
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