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NBC New York |
Gretzky was in the building with NHL commissioner Gary Bettman to witness the historic moment by the 39-year-old Ovechkin.
National Hockey League |
Alex Ovechkin is the NHL's new goal-scoring king. The Washington Capitals left wing scored his 895th goal to surpass Wayne Gretzky for the most in NHL history against the New York Islanders at UBS Are...
Los Angeles Times |
Gretzky, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Ovechkin’s family made their way to the ice as he was honored for the milestone.

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