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Alex Ovechkin stats, records: A look at the Capitals star by the numbers after passing Wayne Gretzky
After scoring his 895th goal against the New York Islanders on Sunday, Alex Ovechkin is now officially the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history. Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky took 20 years, and he has piled up some eye-popping career numbers along the way.
Is Alex Ovechkin’s new NHL goals record unreachable? Explaining the historical context
It’s the hockey equivalent of Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron with his 756th home run, or LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with his 38,388th point — a modern legend chasing down one of the most revered records in sports, held by one of the most revered athletes of all time. Here’s a little historical perspective on Ovechkin’s feat:
In addition to the career goal record, he'll have more chances to pile up career statistics. A couple of them: Points: ...
Here's a breakdown of Ovechkin's statistics in the Gretzky chase (through April 4): OVECHKIN VS. GRETZKY: Comparing the two greats CAPITALS SCHEDULE: How Ovechkin has fared vs. remaining teams ...
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