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Alex Ovechkin’s secret to becoming NHL’s all-time goals leader? This one spot on the ice
Ovechkin’s dominance on the ice from the left circle defines his legacy as the greatest goal scorer in NHL history.
How Alex Ovechkin Broke Hockey’s Unbreakable Record
When the Russian Machine logged goal No. 895, it marked the culmination of a 20-year mission to catch Wayne Gretzky.
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Eight Gr8 Moments -- Ovechkin Goes Back to School
On the day after Ovechkin actually turned 22, he and several teammates took a ride to Shaw Junior High in DC for a service project in honor of Ovechkin’s birthday. The project – a beautification of ...
NHL’s Plan for Alex Ovechkin’s Record-Breaking Goal Gets Update
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 891st career goal Tuesday night against the Boston Bruins, putting him ...
T.J. Oshie, Nicklas Backstrom revel in Ovechkin’s accomplishment: ‘We’re like brothers’
Oshie and Backstrom were by Ovechkin's side during the long journey to the record. Sunday's game was no different.
What's It Like To Skate Beside Gr8ness? Alex Ovechkin's Linemates Over The Years Will Tell You It Wasn't Easy, But It Was The Ultimate Reward
MIKE KNUBLE KNEW WHEN he signed his two-year contract to join the Washington Capitals in July 2009 that he was there for one ...
Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky with record 895th career goal: Capitals star makes history vs. Islanders
Gretzky passed Hall of Famer Gordie Howe in 1994, and he held the record for 31 years and 14 days before Ovechkin toppled it ...
Alexander Ovechkin's teammates explain why he's 'the most dangerous hockey player ever'
Alexander Ovechkin surpassed the legendary Wayne Gretzky on Sunday for career NHL goals. His past and current teammates ...
They helped Alex Ovechkin climb into NHL history. Here’s what that took.
The Washington Capitals centers who have played with Alex Ovechkin know he always — always — wants the puck. They also know ...
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Alex Ovechkin's NHL record chase provides a Capitals connection for Washington and Moscow
Ovechkin passed Beliveau (507 goals ... It’s not his problem that it didn’t work out for him here; the problem is in our country. If there had been different conditions, he would have represen ...
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Ovechkin breaking Gretzky’s record brings joy to hockey and beyond sports
The Cup gets handed out once a year. Ovechkin broke a record that stood ... And the Capitals made it their life’s work to get him the record. It finally came midway through the 77th game out ...