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Ovechkin gets 888th career goal to move 7 away from breaking Gretzky's NHL record
Alex Ovechkin has scored his 888th career goal to move seven away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL career record.
Alex Ovechkin finishes his ‘GR8 Chase’ season with 897 career goals, 3 more than Wayne Gretzky
Alex Ovechkin ended the season with 897 goals after scoring in the Washington Capitals’ regular-season finale Thursday night.
Alex Ovechkin ends to record with 897th goal in Caps' finale
Alex Ovechkin scored his 44th goal of the season to move his all-time record total to 897 on Thursday in the Capitals' 5-2 loss to the Penguins in the regular-season finale.
Alex Ovechkin Makes Final Decision on Retirement
With Ovechkin getting older, many have wondered when he might retire. He's 39 years old but has shown no signs of slowing down. The Russian entered Thursday's regular season finale against the Pittsburgh Penguins with 43 goals and 29 assists on the year.
Watch: Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin trade goals in final meeting of season
Hockey fans will never tire of the sight of two classic rivals battling it out on the ice. Particularly, a pair that's been doing it for the last 20 years.
Alex Ovechkin Addresses NHL Future Before Potential Final Matchup vs. Sidney Crosby
Alex Ovechkin discussed the possibility that Thursday's game would be his last against Sidney Crosby and the Penguins.
In season of broken records, Sidney Crosby, Alex Ovechkin bring respect for one another into 73rd career meeting
For two decades, energy and intensity have been the defining characteristics when two of the NHL’s most iconic stars, Sidney Crosby and Alex Ovechkin, have collided on the ice. Thursday evening at PPG Paints Arena marks the 73rd installment of that battle,
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Alex Ovechkin nets 888th career goal, 7 away from NHL record
"Every time he scores, the crowd gets 10 times more involved ... Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates after scoring his 888th career goal during the first period against the Flyers ...
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Alex Ovechkin Gets 888th Career Goal to Move 7 Away From Breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Record
Alex Ovechkin Gets 888th Career Goal to Move 7 Away From Breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL Record WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is one step closer to NHL history after the “Great 8” reached a ...