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Ovechkin thanks teammates, trainers, fans and even thanks fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin for letting him score.
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Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday.
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With his 895th career goal on Sunday, the Washington Capitals star has accomplished what was once unthinkable and surpassed “The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky, as the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL ...
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Alex Ovechkin ceremony highlights: Watch speeches from Capitals legend and Wayne Gretzky after record goal
Alex Ovechkin became the greatest goalscorer in NHL history on Sunday, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's longstanding record of 894 goals. Ovechkin now stands alone with 895 career goals, and the momentous record was treated as such.
Alex Ovechkin goals record live updates: Capitals vs. Islanders score, highlights
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin will try to score his record-breaking 895th goal Sunday at the Islanders. Follow along with live updates.
Alex Ovechkin goals record live updates: Highlights as Capitals star passes Wayne Gretzky
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th goal Sunday at the Islanders. Follow along with live updates.
Ovechkin surpasses Gretzky's long-standing NHL goal record, yet Islanders top Capitals 4-1
Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday. Marc Gatcomb had two goals, Bo Horvat and Jean-Gabriel Pageau also scored,
How Alex Ovechkin broke Gretzky's record with goal No. 895 — as it happened
Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in New York. Here's how history unfolded in real time and the reaction that ensued
Everything Alex Ovechkin said after breaking Wayne Gretzky's record with his 895th career goal
Here is everything Ovechkin said in his postgame press conference after breaking Gretzky's all-time goals record: On how it feels to break Wayne Gretzky's record: "To be honest wi
Gretkzy's NHL goal total may be the last 'unattainable' record to fall in my lifetime
With his 895th career goal on Sunday, the Washington Capitals star has accomplished what was once unthinkable and surpassed “The Great One,” Wayne Gretzky, as the all-time leading goal scorer in NHL history.
Alex Ovechkin’s secret to becoming NHL’s all-time goals leader? This one spot on the ice
Ovechkin’s dominance on the ice from the left circle defines his legacy as the greatest goal scorer in NHL history.
Sidney Crosby Congratulates Alex Ovechkin After Breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL Record
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby congratulated Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin for becoming the NHL's leader in career goals scored on Sunday. "Ovi, it's been an honor to compete against you all these years,
Re-Ranking the Biggest Moments in Alex Ovechkin's NHL Career
A first-round pick of the Columbus Blue Jackets in 2001, Leclaire became the first of a now-NHL-record 183 goalies who Ovechkin has scored on. He wound up surrendering three more to Ovechkin in his career, which ended with a 61-76-15 record, a 2.89 goals-against average and a .904 save percentage.
Alex Ovechkin’s greatest feat? Mixing ordinary with extraordinary on the way to NHL immortality
His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.
What makes Alex Ovechkin’s shot so unstoppable?
Ovechkin’s trademark one-timer has been an NHL wonder for two decades. Here’s why it can be a goalie’s worst nightmare.
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