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Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky's NHL career goals record

PHOTO COLLECTION: Ovechkin chasing down Gretzky

Alex Ovechkin has 26 goals this season and 879 career goals. The Washington Capitals captain is now 16 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record.

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PHOTO COLLECTION: Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky's NHL career goals record

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, winds up for a shot during the second period of the team's NHL hockey game against the New York Rangers, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in Washington.

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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Tracking his stats

How many career goals does Alex Ovechkin have? Ovechkin has 879 career goals. How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky? Ovechkin needs 16 goals to break Gretzk

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Ovechkin has been a role model his whole career. That goes beyond Washington and Russia

Cooley admired Crosby, but he grew up a Washington Capitals fan for a very specific reason: Alex Ovechkin. "That's the real one," said Cooley, who's now playing for the Utah Hockey Club.

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Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky’s record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3

Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th career goal to move within 16 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record to help the Washington Capitals beat the Philadelphia Flyers 4-3.

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Ovechkin on track to break Gretzky's NHL career goals record

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