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Alex Ovechkin is now the NHL’s greatest goalscorer. It’s debatable what else he is

The Russian has broken a record some believed would never be passed. But, like the man whose mark he bettered, he has received scrutiny away from the rink

The Guardian - US

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th

Alex Ovechkin has broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring the 895th of his career

The Independent UK

Alexander Ovechkin's Career Goals Broken Down by Opponent

The Capitals star is tied with Wayne Gretzky for the most goals in NHL history. Here's a full breakdown of every goal he's ever scored.

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Capitals Rookie Ryan Leonard’s First Goal Came With an Unforgettable Postgame Moment

Ryan Leonard’s first week in the NHL has been a movie.

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Alexander Ovechkin ties Gretzky's record for most goals ever

Alexander Ovechkin ties Gretzky's record for most goals ever. Both Ovechkin and Gretzky have 894 goals all-time.

The Sports Daily

Wayne Gretzky Had Perfect Joke for Alex Ovechkin About Tying His Goals Record

Wayne Gretzky was in attendance Friday to watch "Ovi" tie his NHL record.

Sports Illustrated

Alex Ovechkin Turned Down Chance to Break NHL Scoring Record on Empty Net

Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL scoring record Friday night. He also may have turned down a glorious chance to break it.

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Wayne Gretzky’s Quote About Alex Ovechkin Breaking His NHL Record Was All Class

Nothing but class from the Great One.

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Alex Ovechkin Ties Wayne Gretzky's All-Time NHL Goal Scoring Record

The Capitals star is now even with "The Great One."

Sports Illustrated

Ovechkin scores his 893rd career goal. He needs 1 to tie Gretzky and 2 to break the NHL record

Alex Ovechkin has scored his 893rd career goal to move one back of tying and two away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record

The Independent UK

Who Has Scored the Most Goals in NHL History?

Records, as they say, are meant to be broken. But when Wayne Gretzky broke Gordie Howe's career goals record in 1994—then added 92 more by the time he retired (giving him 894)—many thought that record was about as safe as it could get.

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Gretzky set to be at Blackhawks-Capitals game with Ovechkin 3 goals from breaking his NHL record

Wayne Gretzky is expected to be in attendance tonight with Alex Ovechkin two goals from tying and three from breaking the Canadian great's NHL record

The Independent UK

Alex Ovechkin Scores Again, Now Three Goals Away From Passing Wayne Gretzky’s Record

Ovi did it again and is closing in on history.

Sports Illustrated

Layoffs begin at the nation's health agencies

Employees across the massive U.S. Department of Health and Human Services have begun receiving notices of dismissal in a major overhaul expected to ultimately lay off up to 10,000 people

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Trump tariffs and statehood comments about Canada stir loyalty debate about NHL great Wayne Gretzky

In Wayne Gretzky's hometown of Brantford, Ontario, and across Canada, the Great One's loyalty and legacy are being questioned at a time the nation's independence is being threatened by U.S. President Donald Trump

Sports Illustrated

Sidney Crosby Dethrones Wayne Gretzky for Impressive Piece of NHL History

Sidney Crosby overtook Wayne Gretzky in NHL history for the most seasons averaging at least one point per game.

Sports Illustrated

ESPN Debuts Alex Ovechkin-Focused 'OviCast' Amid Pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's Goal Record

ESPN is unveiling an alternate broadcast focused on Alex Ovechkin as he aims to become the NHL's all-time leading goalscorer.

The Guardian - UK

Putin’s ice hockey diplomacy reveals lasting scars of sport’s soft power

Recent Four Nations competition, which excluded Russia, clearly got beneath the skin of the hockey-loving strongman

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The Independent UK

Trump goes for the jugular with his Canada threats — and does it with a smile

ANALYSIS: Trump’s insistence that Canada is not a real country bears a striking resemblance to Putin’s in the run-up to his invasion of Ukraine, Richard Hall writes.

The Independent UK

Canadian liquor body denies Wayne Gretzky’s wine bottle labels were changed over silence on Trump’s Canada tariffs

Tags allegedly placed under the Hockey Hall of Famer's pinot grigio say it has ‘notes of elitism’ while his cabernet merlot is described as ‘sad and two-faced’

Sports Illustrated

Alex Ovechkin Passes Up Goal Chance to Help Teammate Amid Wayne Gretzky Record Chase

Capitals great chose passing over scoring in empty-net chance.

The Sports Daily

Alexander Ovechkin registers 1600th NHL regular season point

Alexander Ovechkin registers 1600th NHL regular season point. He is the 11th player all-time to accomplish the feat.

Sports Illustrated

Sidney Crosby Salutes Alex Ovechkin Amid Pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's Goal Record

Sidney Crosby weighed in on Alex Ovechkin's pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's goal record.

Sports Illustrated

Announcer Calls Alex Ovechkin ‘One Trick Pony’ as He Closes on Wayne Gretzky’s Record

TNT announcer Darren Pang criticized for calling Alex Ovechkin a “one-trick pony.”

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Alex Ovechkin Nears NHL Goals Record

Alex Ovechkin is on the verge of breaking Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record, a historic pursuit in hockey.

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