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 has 895 goals in 1,487 games during 20 NHL seasons, all with the Washington Capitals.
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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.
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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.
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,
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