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Ovechkin Celebrates Future Record Breakers in NHL

7/23/2025

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Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's legendary goal scorer with 897 goals, looks forward to celebrating when his record is eventually surpassed. He fondly recalls Wayne Gretzky's kindness during his own milestone moment. Rising stars like Auston Matthews and Leon Draisaitl are eyeing the record, but Matthews must keep up his scoring streak to have a shot at breaking it.

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Alex Ovechkin, the NHL's legendary goal scorer with 897 goals, looks forward to celebrating when his record is eventually surpassed. He fondly recalls Wayne Gretzky's kindness during his own milestone moment. Rising stars like Auston Matthews and Leon Draisaitl are eyeing the record, but Matthews must keep up his scoring streak to have a shot at breaking it.