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Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal record

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When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL history.
The New York Times |
Ovechkin comes to Long Island on Sunday tied with Wayne Gretzky at 894 goals after scoring two at home against the Blackhawks on Friday.
The New York Times |
Ovechkin scored 285 goals from his spot, a spot that defined his legacy and leaves a distinctive mark on a map of his 895 goals.

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