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Ovechkin ranks second in all-time NHL goals

cbssports.com — March 13, 2025 at 08:01 PM UTC

Alex Ovechkin is nearing Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goals record. He has surpassed many hockey legends, including Gordie Howe, to secure second place with 886 goals. Ovechkin's scoring prowess has been consistent since his rookie season in 2005-06. Ovechkin's achievements place him among the greatest players in NHL history. He has won numerous awards and continues to climb the all-time goals list. Currently, he is only eight goals away from tying Gretzky's record of 894. The top ten all-time goal scorers include notable players like Steve Yzerman, Mark Messier, and Jaromir Jagr. Ovechkin's position reflects his exceptional career and scoring ability, distinguishing him in the modern era of hockey.

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NHL plans seven-minute ceremony for Ovechkin's record goal (russianmachineneverbreaks.com)

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Ovechkin eyes NHL scoring record as Capitals face Panthers (cbssports.com)

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Ovechkin sets NHL record with 15 seasons scoring 35 goals (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Ovechkin scores 888th goal, Capitals beat Flyers 3-2 (mcall.com)

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Ovechkin nearing Gretzky's NHL goals record in Washington (cbssports.com)

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Ovechkin scores 888th goal, seven away from Gretzky (news.yahoo.com)

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Ovechkin scores 888th goal, nearing Gretzky's record (clickondetroit.com)

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Capitals host struggling Flyers in Eastern Conference matchup (yardbarker.com)

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Alex Ovechkin nearing Wayne Gretzky's goal record (news.yahoo.com)

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Ovechkin nears Gretzky's record, uniting Washington fans (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Gretzky will witness Ovechkin breaking his goals record (cbssports.com)

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NHL prepares for challenges to Ovechkin's record quest (nytimes.com)

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Capitals aim to extend winning streak against Flyers (news.yahoo.com)

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Ovechkin nears Gretzky's goal record with 887th score (nationalpost.com)

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Ovechkin nears NHL goal record in Washington matchup (livemint.com)

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Red Wings seek to end road losing streak (news.yahoo.com)

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Ovechkin scores as Capitals beat Sharks 5-1 (yardbarker.com)

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Ovechkin scores 887th goal, nears Gretzky's record (thestar.com)

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Ovechkin scores, needs eight goals to surpass Gretzky (nhl.com)

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Ovechkin advances toward Gretzky's record with 887 goals (cbssports.com)

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Ovechkin scores 887th goal in Capitals' victory (reuters.com)

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Ovechkin scores 887th, closing in on NHL record (espn.com)

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Ovechkin scores 887th goal, eyes Gretzky's record (theathletic.com)

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Ovechkin nears Gretzky's goal record; only eight remaining (cbssports.com)

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Ovechkin scores 887th goal; Capitals beat Sharks 5-1 (news.yahoo.com)

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Capitals seek rebound against Sharks after Los Angeles loss (news.yahoo.com)

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Ovechkin nears Gretzky's goal-scoring record (mercurynews.com)

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Ovechkin nears breaking Gretzky's career goals record (timesofindia.indiatimes.com)

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Ovechkin 308 hits from NHL all-time hits record (yardbarker.com)

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San Jose hosts Washington after Graf's two goals (news.yahoo.com)

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Ovechkin ranks second in all-time NHL goals (cbssports.com)

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