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Ovechkin Breaks Gretzky's Record: NHL's All-Time Goal King

4/11/2025

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Alex Ovechkin made history on April 6, scoring his 895th goal and surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. The Washington Capitals celebrated this monumental achievement with a heartfelt ceremony at Capital One Arena, where ecstatic fans showered him with cheers and gifts, uniting the city in pride despite the surrounding controversies.

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Alex Ovechkin made history on April 6, scoring his 895th goal and surpassing Wayne Gretzky as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. The Washington Capitals celebrated this monumental achievement with a heartfelt ceremony at Capital One Arena, where ecstatic fans showered him with cheers and gifts, uniting the city in pride despite the surrounding controversies.