Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record
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Sunday marked a monumental day in the history of professional hockey, as Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin became the NHL's all-time leader in goals scored, surpassing Wayne Gretzky when he sco...
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Ovechkin is now officially the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history.
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Fanatics has released new merchandise for all of the fans' record-setting needs.
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One of the last jerseys worn by Wayne Gretzky in his NHL career has hit the auction block at Heritage, carrying a pre-sale estimate of $500,000. The Rangers sweater is photo-matched to four games from the 1998-99 NHL season, including the Jan. 10, 1999, game in which Gretzky scored his 892nd goal.
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.
In 1983, the New Jersey Devils were a struggling franchise. So much so that the Great One, Wayne Gretzky, who was at the peak of his powers, openly criticized the team and its management for running a weak organization. He also warned them that the NHL could lose a team due to it.
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In Wayne Gretzky's hometown of Brantford, Ontario, and across Canada, the Great One's loyalty and legacy are being questioned at a time the nation's independence is being threatened by U.S.
Wayne Gretzky hasn't played hockey in over two ... His career spanned 20 seasons with four different teams, including the Edmonton Oilers, Los Angeles Kings, St. Louis Blues and New York Rangers.
In Wayne Gretzky's hometown of Brantford, Ontario, and across Canada, the Great One's loyalty and legacy are being questioned at a time the nation's independence is being threatened by U.S.
Wayne Gretzky’s locker room speech fired up Team Canada, who won the 4 Nations Face-Off final. However, some fans criticized his perceived closeness with Donald Trump, leading to public backlash. Despite the controversy,