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Alex Ovechkin's Record-Breaking Goal

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New York Post |
Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal in the NHL on Sunday during the second period of the Caps’ 4-1 loss to the Islanders on Long Island.
The New York Times |
Ovechkin comes to Long Island on Sunday tied with Wayne Gretzky at 894 goals after scoring two at home against the Blackhawks on Friday.
The New York Times |
Ovechkin scored 285 goals from his spot, a spot that defined his legacy and leaves a distinctive mark on a map of his 895 goals.

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With Washington on a power play, Ovechkin took a pass from Tom Wilson and sent a wrist shot past Ilya Sorokin blocker side from the top of the left face-off circle to cut New York’s lead to 2-1. Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves for the Capitals (49-19-9),
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