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Alex Ovechkin topped Wayne Gretzky's once-unbreakable record

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The Economist |
Mr Ovechkin’s prowess stands out in two dimensions. The first is his remarkable longevity.
The New York Times |
Ovechkin comes to Long Island on Sunday tied with Wayne Gretzky at 894 goals after scoring two at home against the Blackhawks on Friday.
MSNBC |
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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How Alex Ovechkin topped Wayne Gretzky’s once-unbreakable record
His new record for most goals scored in the National Hockey League is, adjusted for competition, much more impressive than the Wayne Gretzky mark that he surpassed. When Mr Gretzky, “the Great One”, retired from hockey in 1999,
After Alexander Ovechkin Broke His NHL Record, Wayne Gretzky Taught a Brilliant Leadership Lesson
When Ovechkin broke the record in the second period, the game stopped. Officials rolled out a carpet onto the ice, and Ovechkin’s family along with NHL officials and Ted Leonsis, the owner of the Capitals came to the center of the rink.
Which of Wayne Gretzky’s other NHL records could be broken?
Alex Ovechkin finally did it. On Sunday afternoon on Long Island, the Washington Capitals star broke Wayne Gretzky’s record to become the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer with 895.
How Alex Ovechkin broke Gretzky's record with goal No. 895 — as it happened
Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in New York. Here's how history unfolded in real time and the reaction that ensued
Everything Alex Ovechkin said after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record with his 895th career goal
Here is everything Ovechkin said in his postgame press conference after breaking Gretzky's all-time goals record: On how it feels to break Wayne Gretzky's record: "To be honest wi
Wayne Gretzky and Alex Ovechkin at a glance
Alex Ovechkin with his 895th career goal has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL record that most thought was untouchable.
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.
Sidney Crosby Congratulates Alex Ovechkin After Breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL Record
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby congratulated Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin for becoming the NHL's leader in career goals scored on Sunday. "Ovi, it's been an honor to compete against you all these years,
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.
‘Great One’ Gretzky and ‘Great 8' Ovechkin: Great goal-scorers and completely different players
Wayne Gretzky was the “Great One” for his dominance on the ice in the high-scoring hockey days of the 1980s, a playmaker who just happened to score 894 goals while amassing more assists than anyone in the sport has points.
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Goalies beaten by Oveckin & Gretzky share war stories with NHL.com
After Alex Ovechkin completed his chase of Wayne Gretzky and the NHL goal record by scoring his 895th against the New York Islanders on Sunday, their statistical lines as goal-scorers are almost identical.
UConn women champs again; Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky; Florida-Houston championship predictions
THE UCONN HUSKIES ... UConn women's basketball is back on top, and in emphatic fashion at that. The No. 2-seeded Huskies thumped (1) South Carolina, 82-59, for their first title since 2016. It's UConn's 12th title,
FBI Director Kash Patel celebrates Alex Ovechkin's historic night alongside Wayne Gretzky: 'Huge props'
In the stands at at Capital One Arena on Friday night, FBI Director Kash Patel sat alongside Wayne Gretzky to watch Alex Ovechkin tie his NHL record.
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Backstrom gives Ovechkin advice for chasing Gretzky before game
Nicklas Backstrom knows a thing or two about assisting Alex Ovechkin. The Washington Capitals forward gave his longtime linemate Ovechkin advice before the Capitals captain continued his chase of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record on Friday.
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