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Alex Ovechkin breaks Gretzky's record with goal No. 895

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Ovechkin stands alone atop the NHL record books as the greatest goal scorer in league history.
From CBS Sports
Ovechkin comes to Long Island on Sunday tied with Wayne Gretzky at 894 goals after scoring two at home against the Blackhawks on Friday.
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He finished it with 894.
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