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Is Alex Ovechkin’s new NHL goals record unreachable? Explaining the historical context
It’s the hockey equivalent of Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron with his 756th home run, or LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with his 38,388th point — a modern legend chasing down one of the most ...
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky as NHL's all-time scorer?
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin continues to stay on pace to pass Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goal record before season's end. Ovechkin, 39, entered this season needing 42 goals to break ...
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Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record. See his path to 894
After returning from his broken leg in late December, Ovechkin scored his 17th goal of the season in his first game back, collecting his 62nd empty-net goal of his career. He scored his 65th empty ...
Alex Ovechkin Reveals 'Honest' Thoughts on His Retirement
Washington Capitals captain and NHL living legend Alex Ovechkin is set to enter the final year of his contract with the Capitals next season. After becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer ...
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What Wayne Gretzky said about Alex Ovechkin tying Gretzky's goal record
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record Friday night with two scores against the Chicago Blackhawks. "The Great One" was in the building, with ...
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When could Alex Ovechkin break Wayne Gretzky goal record? A look at Capitals' schedule
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal Tuesday to pull closer to Wayne Gretzky's goal record. He needs four goals in the team's final eight regular-season games to ...