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Ovechkin ties Gretzky's NHL career goals record with No. 894

Alex Ovechkin, the 39-year-old Russian superstar, is now one away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's mark with six games left to play this season.

Ovechkin ties Gretzky's NHL career goals record with No. 894
Ovechkin ties Gretzky's NHL career goals record with No. 894

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This is a historic moment for Alex Ovechkin, as he ties Wayne Gretzky's NHL regular-season goals record. Ovechkin's incredible achievement of scoring his 894th career goal is a testament to his skill and longevity in the league. With Gretzky in attendance for the milestone goal, it added an extra layer of significance to the moment. Ovechkin's ability to consistently score goals throughout his career is truly remarkable, as he reaches the 40-goal mark for the 14th time in 20 seasons. His second goal of the night brings his total to 41 goals for the season. While Ovechkin has tied Gretzky's goals record, it's important to note that Gretzky's records for assists and total points are likely untouchable. Gretzky's dominance in the league is unparalleled, and his legacy as one of the greatest players in NHL history is secure. As Ovechkin continues his pursuit of breaking Gretzky's record, hockey fans around the world are witnessing history in the making. Congratulations to Alex Ovechkin on this incredible accomplishment.

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