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Ovechkin has mused in the past about retiring after 2025-26, at age 40, so maybe it stops there, around 940 or so?
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.
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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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Alex Ovechkin with his 895th career goal has broken Wayne Gretzky's NHL record that most thought was untouchable.
Gretkzy's NHL goal total may be the last 'unattainable' record to fall in my lifetime
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Sidney Crosby Congratulates Alex Ovechkin After Breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL Record
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby congratulated Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin for becoming the NHL's leader in career goals scored on Sunday. "Ovi, it's been an honor to compete against you all these years,
Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record brings joy to hockey and beyond sports
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Nashville Predators' Steven Stamkos gives perspective on Alex Ovechkin's historic day
Nashville Predators forward Steven Stamkos has the third-most goals (580) among active players, behind Alex Ovechkin and Sidney Crosby.
Souhan: Minnesota Wild join Alex Ovechkin in achieving a big moment
The Wild, with Shooter McGavin suitably in the house, busted loose for three goals and took an important victory, then gushed about Ovechkin’s 895th goal.
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