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Ovechkin has mused in the past about retiring after 2025-26, at age 40, so maybe it stops there, around 940 or so?
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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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The Capitals have been led by forward Alex Ovechkin, who is fourth in the NHL with 42 goals this season and passed Wayne Gretzky for the League record by scoring his 895th career goal against the New...
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Where does Alex Ovechkin rank among NHL GOATs after claiming all-time goals record?
The Great 8's dominance is easy to grasp. More challenging is figuring out where he now fits in the context of other hockey greats.
Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record — with The Great One on hand
Alex Ovechkin tied the NHL record for most career goals, putting him side-by-side with The Great One, Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin scored the history-tying goal when he recorded his 894th goal on Friday when he found the back of the net at the 6:13 mark in the third period. It was his second goal of the night.
Alex Ovechkin fans can commemorate record-breaking goal by grabbing gear at Ovi Shop. Here's how.
The Washington Capitals are celebrating Alex Ovechkin’s historic achievement as the NHL’s all-time goals leader by launching the Ovi Shop at Capital One Arena.
Goalies beaten by Ovechkin & 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.
Alex Ovechkin admits he had doubts about reaching Wayne Gretzky record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin appeared on Fox News Channel's "Fox & Friends" on Wednesday to talk his record-setting achievement.
Eight for No. 8: The characters from Alex Ovechkin’s career
In his 20th NHL season, Alex Ovechkin has not only scored a record 895 goals. He has played with 239 teammates. He has worked under eight head coaches. He has interacted with countless characters who have propelled and defined his career.
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.
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.
Alexander Ovechkin's record featured on Topps NOW sticker set
In honor of Alexander Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record with his 895th tally Sunday afternoon, Topps NOW has released a 10-sticker set for the Washington Capitals left winger. The checklist tracks Ovechkin’s journey from his first career goal in 2005 to the record-breaker,
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Ovechkin back in Raleigh, where career began at 2004 NHL Draft
It’s a full-circle moment for Ovechkin, whose NHL career officially started in the same building -- it was called the RBC Center at the time -- at the 2004 NHL Draft. Ross Mahoney, who was Washington's director of amateur scouting at the time Ovechkin was selected No. 1, remembers.
Evgeni Malkin's Nostalgic Three-Word Post After Alex Ovechkin's 895th Goal
Pittsburgh Penguins forward Evgeni Malkin had plenty to reflect on Sunday night following Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin's historic NHL afternoon. Just hours after fellow 2004 draft pick Ovechkin became the NHL’s all-time goals leader with his 895th career tally,
Nashville Predators' Steven Stamkos gives perspective on Alex Ovechkin's historic day
Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos has the third-most goals (580) among active players, behind Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby.
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Where is Alex Ovechkin from? Hometown, junior hockey career, more to know about Capitals star's Russian roots
While Ovechkin has become of the NHL all-time greats, his hockey career began when he was growing up in Russia.
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Putin congratulates Alex Ovechkin after breaking NHL record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin received a congratulatory message ... to 2005 before he joined the NHL and was selected in the draft by the Capitals. "I congratulate you on your outstanding ...
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From tragedy to triumph, Ovechkin seals legacy
Alex Ovechkin broke a record once seen as untouchable with his 895th career NHL goal on Sunday, completing a journey from a childhood marred by tragedy to the greatest heights of his sport.
First Call: Steelers among teams with most interest in QB Jaxson Dart; Pens stars congratulate Alex Ovechkin
Monday’s “First Call” has congratulations for Alex Ovechkin from the Pittsburgh Penguins’ biggest stars. The Steelers appear intrigued by a quarterback prospect in this year’s NFL draft. The St. Louis Cardinals make their first visit to Pittsburgh this week.
20 Fantasy Thoughts: Ovechkin delivering unprecedented production for his age
In this edition of 20 Fantasy Thoughts, Alex Ovechkin has been a man on a mission to set the all-time goal scoring mark and showing that age is just a number.
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