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The Economist |
Mr Ovechkin’s prowess stands out in two dimensions. The first is his remarkable longevity.
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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Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career.
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Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in New York. Here's how history unfolded in real time and the reaction that ensued
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The crowd at UBS Arena was there on Sunday to witness history, and it erupted into raucous cheers for the goal that cut New York's lead over Ovechkin's Washington Capitals to 2-1. THE MOMENT ALEX OVECHKIN PASSED THE GREAT ONE 🐐 (via @NHL) pic.
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Alex Ovechkin’s secret to becoming NHL’s all-time goals leader? This one spot on the ice
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‘Great One’ Gretzky and ‘Great 8' Ovechkin: Great goal-scorers and completely different players
Mike Knuble loves the stat that Gretzky has more assists than any other hockey player has points. “If he didn’t score a goal, he’d still be leading everybody in points,” Knuble said. “That’s crazy.” Now,
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Analysis: Ovechkin’s night a right of passage for young Blackhawks
Last night, the hockey world was treated to something special: A seminal moment for the league with a record-tying performance. When Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goal marker of 894 career NHL goals,
Alex Ovechkin's NHL awards and hockey accomplishments
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Alex Ovechkin declined opportunity to pass Wayne Gretzky on all-time list with empty-net goal: 'Let's wait'
Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record with two tallies against the Chicago Blackhawks on Friday night. He had the opportunity to go for the hat trick and No. 895 with ...
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Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record
We’ll send you news and analysis on the Bucs, Lightning, Rays and Florida’s college football teams every day. Gretzky’s total of 894 goals had long seemed unapproachable. Ovechkin passed it ...
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