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The New York Times |
Ovechkin will become the greatest scorer in NHL history, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 regular-season goals.
The New York Times |
Ovechkin is about to walk through that door.
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Gretzky made his first in-person appearance for Ovechkin in time to see the Washington Capitals captain score his 893rd and 894th goals to tie his mark.

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Carolina Hurricanes blow out Capitals as Alex Ovechkin picks up career goal No. 892
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Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky for NHL goal record: Highlights from Capitals' game
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