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Ovechkin, Wayne Gretzky

As Ovechkin nears the NHL goals record, the hockey world leans in to savor the moment

For years, Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 career regular-season goals was widely thought to be untouchable. Now, the Washington Capitals star has just a handful to go to claim the record as his own.

The New York Times · 2d

Alex Ovechkin 7 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record after scoring vs. Flyers

The Washington Capitals superstar continues to close in on Gretzky's longstanding record of 894 career NHL goals.

USA TODAY · 2d

Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 888, inching closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal record

Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored in the first period against the Philadelphia Flyers to bring him within six goals of Wayne Gretzky.

National Hockey League2d

Ovechkin’s Gretzky chase ‘a massive benefit’ for Capitals this season

Ovechkin, who has worn No. 8 throughout his 20 seasons with the Washington Capitals, scored his 888th goal in a 3-2 victory ...

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Ex-Sharks goalie explains how Alex Ovechkin’s legend started 30 years ago

NHL: Alexander Ovechkin is eight goals shy of tying Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record as the Washington Capitals face the San ...

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