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Ovechkin moves closer to Gretzky's record as Capitals beat Sharks 5-1

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Mar 16, 2025

SAN JOSE, Calif. (AP) - Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal Saturday to move within eight of breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record and the Washington Capitals beat the San Jos…

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Ovechkin moves closer to Gretzky's record as Capitals beat Sharks 5-1

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