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Gretzky is widely considered to be the best hockey player ever, with a 20-year NHL career that defies comparison to any other player in league history.
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Alex Ovechkin moved four goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 891st of his career in the Washington Capitals game against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.
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Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal, moving him four away from passing Wayne Gretzky's NHL record, and Dylan Strome broke a third-period tie on Tuesday night to lead the Washington Capitals to ...
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Alex Ovechkin Vs. Wayne Gretzky: The Tale Of The Tape In NHL Record Chase
Part of what makes Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goal-scoring record so compelling is that the two players are polar opposites in some ways yet stunningly similar in others.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star four away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
History beckons for Ovechkin after scoring 891st NHL goal, moving within 4 of Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin moved four goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 891st of his career in the Washington Capitals game against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday night.
Ovechkin scores again, but the Hurricanes beat the Capitals to clinch a playoff spot
Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal, moving him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record, but rookie Jackson Blake scored twice to help the Carolina Hurricanes beat the Washington Capitals 5-1 on Wednesday night and clinch a playoff spot.
Alex Ovechkin goals tracker: Capitals star three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is one of the most heralded players in NHL history. The legendary forward has already etched his name in history, but he's still chasing Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record.
Ovechkin scores, needs 4 more to pass Gretzky for NHL record, and Capitals beat Bruins 4-3
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Alex Ovechkin nets goal No. 891; Capitals top Bruins
Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal to move within four of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record, helping the Washington Capitals defeat the host Boston Bruins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
PHOTO COLLECTION: Capital’s Alex Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 100th career NHL goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Friday, Oct. 12, 2007 in New York.
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Wayne Gretzky’s trade from the Edmonton Oilers to the Los Angeles Kings had significant repercussions for the NHL, boosting the sport's popularity in the U.S. The deal, driven by financial issues and personal considerations,
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Ovechkin’s chase of Gretzky’s goal record brings back memories for 1994 Kings
The Los Angeles Kings president has been inundated with calls from those who want to witness Alex Ovechkin's chase of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record when the Washington Capitals visit Crypto.com ...
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky as NHL's all-time scorer?
The Washington captain, who scored his 891st goal on Tuesday, has 38 goals this season and needs four more with eight games left to become the NHL's all-time leader. Ovechkin scored 15 times in his first 18 games before suffering a fractured left fibula during a Nov.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin scores 891st goal, trails Wayne Gretzky by 3
Capitals star Alex Ovechkin is just three goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record for career goals after scoring No. 891 against the Bruins.
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