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Alex Ovechkin’s Goal Chase Set More than 1 Record

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Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin made NHL history on Sunday, scoring the 895th goal of his 20-year career and passing the iconic Wayne Gretzky for first place on the all-time list.
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The Washington Capitals clinched the Metropolitan Division on Tuesday.
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The 39-year-old, who joined the NHL in the 2005-06 season, said the days since he achieved the record have been crazy with messages from fans, well-wishers and celebrities.
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