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Gretzky said to NHL.com this week he doesn't remember exactly what Howe said to him other than, "I'm proud of you."
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.
MSNBC |
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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Wayne Gretzky honors Gordie Howe as Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL goal record
Wayne Gretzky wore a No. 9 red pin to honor Detroit Red Wings legend and Mr. Hockey, Gordie Howe, as Alex Ovechkin scored a record 895th goal.
How Gordie Howe was honored as Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky
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How Alex Ovechkin broke Gretzky's record with goal No. 895 — as it happened
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Sidney Crosby Congratulates Alex Ovechkin After Breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL Record
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