began the season 41 goals behind Gretzky's 894. But, perhaps, numbers fall short of conveying how dominant the two players' careers have been. Ovechkin scored his 40th and 41st of the year on April 4.

The Great Eight, as the Washington Capital is sometimes called, began the season 41 goals behind Gretzky's 894. But, perhaps, ...

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Alex Ovechkin recently scored his 895th career goal, giving him the all-time goal record. Auston Matthews isn't focused on ...

"It's just an honor to be living through this," said Tom Wilson, whose pass to Ovechkin led to history on Sunday.

The game was halted so Ovechkin could be honored for his achievement. Gretzky, Ovechkin and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman ...