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Alex Ovechkin made history by becoming the NHL career goals record holder, notching his 895th goal in the second period against the New York Islanders on Sunday afternoon.
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Ovechkin has 895 goals in 1,487 games during 20 NHL seasons, all with the Washington Capitals.
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Ilya Sorokin turned aside 28 of 29 shots in the win, while Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves in defeat.
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