Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL goals record
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The fact that this point was a matter of when - not if - for months, even years, speaks to your legend. Congratulations, babe. #Gr8ness
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Ovechkin is about to walk through that door.
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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.
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Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career.
Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos has the third-most goals (580) among active players, behind Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby.
ELMONT, NY – Washington Capitals fan Brad Victor woke up and decided to witness history. Victor, originally from D.C. but currently lives in Ohio, woke up at 7:15 a.m. on Sunday and saw a drop in ticket prices for the matinee between the Capitals and New York Islanders.
By the time this article is seen by you, Washington Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin may have surpassed Wayne Gretzky for the all-time most goals in NHL history. What may surprise you even more than surpassing “The Great One” is the diet Ovechkin has.
Witness Ovi's evolution from rock star rookie to "young gun" to Cup winner to chasing Gretzky (and much more).
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