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Ovechkin now needs five goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record.
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Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period on Sunday afternoon against the Buffalo Sabres, putting him another step closer to becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer.
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On the eve of a critical matchup with the Boston Bruins, the Washington Capitals signed a talented prospect to help Alex Ovechkin in his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record.
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Alex Ovechkin scored his 37th goal of the season in the third period of the Washington Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday. With his goal on Sunday, Ovechkin now needs five goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record.
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Alex Ovechkin 5 goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record after scoring vs. Sabres
The Washington Capitals superstar continues to close in on Gretzky’s longstanding record of 894 career NHL goals.
Caps' Ovechkin scores 890th goal, five shy of Gretzky's NHL record
Alex Ovechkin scored his 890th NHL goal on Sunday, moving five away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record of 894 in his Washington Capitals' 8-5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres.His goal pulled the Capitals within 6-4,
Ovechkin scores, inches closer to history as Capitals fall to Sabres
Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record is in danger. After scoring his 890th career goal in Sunday’s 8-5 result against the Buffalo Sabres, Capitals superstar Alex Ovechkin is five goals from passing the Great One.
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Washington Capitals Sign 2023 First-Round Pick
Ryan Leonard has had a busy few days. Fresh off leading Boston College to the NCAA National Championship game, the 2023 first-round pick has signed a three year entry-level deal with the Washington Capitals.
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Capitals Sign Top Prospect
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Capitals Sign David Gucciardi
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Washington Teammates React to Capitals Forward's Major Milestone on Sunday
The Capitals forward scored his 30th goal of the season Sunday during his team's 8–5 loss to the Buffalo Sabres, hitting a milestone even he didn't believe was achievable. "Maybe Xbox, like NHL 2025," Protas said when asked if he ever imagined having a 30-goal season.
Wild beat NHL-best Capitals 4-2 behind Matt Boldy's go-ahead goal in 2nd period
Matt Boldy had the go-ahead goal in the second period for the Minnesota Wild in a 4-2 victory over the Washington Capitals.
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Ovechkin scores No. 890 in Capitals loss to Sabres
Ovechkin pulled the Capitals within 6-4 at 9:11 of the third period when he got position at the top of the crease and deflected Rasmus Sandin’s shot from the left point down between James Reimer’s pads. Ovechkin, who also had two assists, has 37 goals in 57 games for the Capitals.
Capitals aim to halt modest slide in clash vs. Sabres
The Washington Capitals will look to get back on track after losing their last two games when they host the Buffalo Sabres on Sunday afternoon.
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