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Alex Ovechkin finishes his 'GR8 Chase' season with 897 career goals, three more than Wayne Gretzky • Apr. 17, 2025, 10:21 PM ET (AP)

Fantilli and Greaves are the latest contributors in keeping the Blue Jackets' playoff hopes going • Apr. 14, 2025, 9:58 PM ET (AP)

Capitals are the top team in the East after getting Alex Ovechkin the NHL career goals record • Apr. 11, 2025, 6:05 PM ET (AP)

Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky's record brings joy to hockey and beyond sports • Apr. 7, 2025, 1:49 PM ET (AP)

Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's NHL career goals record by scoring his 895th • Apr. 7, 2025, 9:30 AM ET (AP)

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Awards And Honors	Stanley Cup (2018)
Date	1974 - present
Headquarters	Washington, D.C.
Areas Of Involvement	ice hockey
Related People	Alex Ovechkin • Jaromir Jagr • Joel Quenneville

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