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Tom Brady, Michael Jordan and Other Stars Congratulate Alex Ovechkin on Historic Goal

Some G.O.A.T.'s of the sports world congratulated Alex Ovechkin on surpassing Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record.

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Alex Ovechkin Was Mic’d Up for Historic Goal, and It Was Pretty Great

Here's what he told his teammate before his epic goal.

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Sidney Crosby Had Heartfelt Message for Alex Ovechkin After Record-Breaking Goal

Sidney Crosby had a congratulatory message for Alex Ovechkin after he became the NHL's all-time leader in goals scored.

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Alex Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal count. Here are other 'unbreakable' sports records

Wayne Gretzky's NHL goal-scoring record is no longer considered unbreakable — because Alex Ovechkin just broke it

The Independent UK

Alex Ovechkin's Family Had Touching Messages for Him After NHL Record-Breaking Goal

Alex Ovechkin's family left heartwarming messages to celebrate him breaking Wayne Gretzky's record.

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Alex Ovechkin breaks NHL scoring record held by Wayne Gretzky since 1994

The Washington Capitals winger scored the 895th goal of his NHL career in his side’s clash with the New York Islanders

The Independent UK

The Hometown Call of Alex Ovechkin's Record-Breaking Goal Will Give You Chills

Ovechkin scored goal number 895 and the hometown call was incredible.

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Wayne Gretzky Classily Congratulates Alex Ovechkin on Overtaking His NHL Goals Record

All class from Wayne Gretzky after Alex Ovechkin surpassed his longstanding goals record.

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Unmatched Durability Enabled Alex Ovechkin to Topple Wayne Gretzky's Goal Scoring Record

The Capitals legend's longevity is virtually unparalleled across NHL history, which helped launch him into the history books.

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Alex Ovechkin Had Priceless Celebration Right After Scoring NHL Record-Breaking Goal

The 39-year-old Washington Capitals star scored his 895th career goal on Sunday to break Wayne Gretzky's record.

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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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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.

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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."

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The Independent UK

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

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

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Carolina Hurricanes Player Got Away With Dirty UFC-Style Move During Fight

This was a dangerous maneuver.

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

Ovi did it again and is closing in on history.

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Bruins, Capitals Players Dropped Gloves for a Full Minute in Fight of the Year Contender

Two warriors going at it.

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Alex Ovechkin Spearheads Capitals' Classy Goodbye to Marc-André Fleury

The well-liked Wild goalie is calling it a career.

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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.

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