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During his record-setting 215-point campaign in 1985-86, he had 163 assists alone.
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Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin made NHL history on Sunday, scoring the 895th goal of his 20-year career and passing the iconic Wayne Gretzky for first place on the all-time list.
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Alex Ovechkin finished practice by replicating his belly-flop celebration from scoring the record-breaking 895th goal of his NHL career, delighting the 895 schoolchildren and other Washington Capital...
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Ovechkin talks goals record with 'Good Morning America'
The Washington Capitals forward joined "Good Morning America" to discuss being the new NHL goals king, and more. Ovechkin scored his 895th goal Sunday against the Islanders at UBS Arena, passing Wayne Gretzky for the most all time.
Alex Ovechkin has long been the NHL’s greatest goal-scorer — now he has the proof
Gretzky had the highest peaks. Lemieux might have had the most talent. The New York Islanders’ Mike Bossy was the most efficient. But Ovechkin is the most prolific, the most consistent, the most enduring — combining those legends’ finishing ability with a durability none could match, and doing it in a vastly more difficult era in which to score.
Who is Alex Ovechkin? Vladimir Putin congratulates Russian for breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record
Alex Ovechkin broke one of the great records in sport when he surpassed the legendary Wayne Gretzky for goals in the NHL, but the Russian’s association with president Vladimir Putin adds another layer to the historic achievement.
Is Alex Ovechkin’s new NHL goals record unreachable? Explaining the historical context
The Athletic has live coverage of Alex Ovechkin’s journey to break Wayne Gretzky’s career goal record. Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin made NHL history on Sunday, scoring the 895th goal of his 20-year career and passing the iconic Wayne Gretzky for first place on the all-time list.
Budweiser Canada honors goalies who shut down Ovechkin, including one ex-Wild player
Budweiser Canada sent commemorative beers to goalies who didn't allow a goal to Alexander Ovechkin in their careers.
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.
Now that Alex Ovechkin has his record, Capitals can focus on upcoming playoffs
Ovechkin and the Capitals got back on the ice Wednesday, 72 hours after he broke Wayne Gretzky’s record to end the “GR8 Chase” and set in motion several nights of celebratio
The Cheat Sheet: Will Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Score Goal No. 900 This Season?
Will Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Score Goal No. 900 This Season? by The Cheat Sheet undefined 5:58: Are the Los Angeles Kings a smart bet to beat the Edmonton Oilers in the first round? 10:14: Does Connor Hellebuyck deserve to be the early favorite to win the Conn Smythe Trophy?
Budweiser sends special cans to goalies who Ovechkin never scored against
On Monday, the beer company announced its “King of Zero” campaign, sending a customized can of Budweiser Zero to each of the goalies on the elite list. The cans include the goalie’s jersey number, the number of shots each goalie faced,
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Ovechkin helped grow hockey in D.C. area long before becoming NHL goals leader
Ovechkin's arrival in the Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia area and his goal-scoring prowess helped trigger an explosion of hockey in the region long before he became the NHL's all-time goals leader on Sunday, passing Wayne Gretzky with No. 895.
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Alex Ovechkin Passes Wayne Gretzky to Become the NHL’s All-Time Goal Leader
As the now-39-year-old got closer and closer to the record this winter ... Let’s reflect for a minute! After all, Ovechkin isn’t just a hockey player. Not here. He’s been the rock of DC’s sports scene for nearly 20 years, a constant presence ...
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Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record
At 39 years old, Ovechkin's pursuit of the Gretzky goals record has drawn ... leading the league in goals in nine different seasons. But where many hockey players' scoring ability fades over the years, Ovechkin kept scoring. And eventually, commentators ...
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