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Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1 on Sunday.
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Gretzky, back then at least, was more than a hockey player to Canadians.
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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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Ovechkin gets No. 895 to break NHL scoring record, but Islanders beat Capitals 4-1
Alex Ovechkin scored his record-breaking 895th career goal, but the New York Islanders beat the Washington Capitals 4-1.
Islanders don't acknowledge Alex Ovechkin's record-breaking goal in all-time petty move
Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) scores a goal in the 2nd period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The goal is the 895th of Ovechkin’s career, breaking the NHL all-time career goals record previously held by Wayne Gretzky.
Islanders Goalie Ilya Sorokin's Admission on Allowing Alex Ovechkin's 895th Goal
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin scored the 895th goal of his NHL career on Sunday, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record with a power-play tally against fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders .
Wayne Gretzky, Former Canadian Hero
Gretzky, back then at least, was more than a hockey player to Canadians. He was homegrown royalty, a player of such quality, of such rare possibility, that he transcended the game we’ve always used to define ourselves.
Jakub Dobes Got An Interesting Gift Following Ovechkin’s Record
Unless you’ve been living under a rock, you know that the Washington Capitals’ captain and super sniper, Alexander Ovechkin, broke Wayne Gretzky’s goal-scoring record this weekend when he beat countryman Ilya Sorokin on a power play.
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.
Gretkzy's NHL goal total may be the last 'unattainable' record to fall in my lifetime
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 history.
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.
Ovechkin breaking Gretzky’s record brings joy to hockey and beyond sports
The star from Russia was the epitome of joyfulness on goal No. 895, just like he’s been on so many of his previous 894, replicating jumping into a fountain in Washington when he and the Capitals
Svechkov scores in OT as Predators rally to beat Islanders 7-6 to end six-game skid
Fedor Svechkov scored 1:56 into overtime and the Nashville Predators rallied from two goals down late in the third period to beat the New York Islanders 7-6 and snap a six-game losing streak.
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Game Preview: Islanders at Predators
- Filip Forsberg leads the Predators with 70 points (29G, 41A) in 77 games. Forsberg has hit the 70-point plateau three times, all coming in the past four years (three full seasons). Forsberg is on a three-game point streak (1G, 2A).
Predators' Andrew Brunette will miss game vs Islanders while away for family matter
Nashville Predators' Andrew Brunette will miss his fourth day and second game while attending to a family matter.
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Historic moment looms as Washington Capitals head to face New York Islanders
WASHINGTON (7News) — On Sunday, the Washington Capitals will face the New York Islanders on the road. Alex Ovechkin is currently tied with Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. Now, he could stake his claim as the league's top scorer if he lights the lamps against New York.
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New York Islanders Clark Gillies Foundation Media Room Unveiled
The Islanders Childrens Foundation, the New York Islanders, Clark Gillies Foundation and Ronald McDonald House Charities unveil Islanders-themed space to honor Gillies and comfort families
Watch: Alexander Ovechkin makes history in New York
Seven-hundred and eighty-nine days after LeBron James became the NBA’s all-time leading point-getter, Alexander Ovechkin claimed the NHL’s goal-scoring crown, surpassing the immortal Wayne Gretzky when he lit the lamp for the 895th time against the New York Islanders on Sunday.
Alex Ovechkin set to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record: How to watch the Washington Capitals vs. New York Islanders NHL game today
Are you ready for Ovechkin to break Gretzky's record? Here's how to watch today's Capitals vs. Islanders game.
Islanders pretty much need six wins in last six games, and some help, to reach playoffs
The Islanders enter Tuesday night’s match against the out-of-contention Predators at Bridgestone Arena on a two-game winning streak yet seven points behind the Canadiens for the Eastern Conference’s second wild-card spot. After Tuesday, just five regular-season games remain.
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