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Newsweek |
Washington Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin has officially surpassed the goals record set by Wayne Gretzky back in 1999.
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 |
He finished it with 894.

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