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Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky’s career goals record

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The New York Times |
Ovechkin has officially broken Wayne Gretzky’s record for career goals scored in the NHL with his 895th coming against the New York Islanders on April 6.
National Hockey League |
The Washington Capitals clinched the Metropolitan Division on Tuesday.
National Hockey League |
Kolzig is part of a select group of 11 goalies who Ovechkin and Gretzky each scored at least one goal against.

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