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

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

Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record

Alex Ovechkin scores 887th goal to move within 8 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record

Alex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to lead the Capitals to a 5-1 win over the Sharks

Alex Ovechkin scores his 887th goal to lead the Capitals to a 5-1 win over the Sharks

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record?

How close is Alex Ovechkin to breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record?

Hurricanes win 6th straight game by defeating Red Wings 4-2

Hurricanes win 6th straight game by defeating Red Wings 4-2

Kuemper, Kings keep Ovechkin and Capitals under wraps in 3-0 win

Kuemper, Kings keep Ovechkin and Capitals under wraps in 3-0 win

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Aliaksei Protas gets first NHL hat trick, Alex Ovechkin has 3 assists as Capitals defeat Ducks 7-4

Aliaksei Protas gets first NHL hat trick, Alex Ovechkin has 3 assists as Capitals defeat Ducks 7-4

Alex Ovechkin scores his 886th goal to seal the Capitals’ 4-2 win over the Kraken

Alex Ovechkin scores his 886th goal to seal the Capitals’ 4-2 win over the Kraken

Capitals beat Kraken 4-2, Ovechkin scores 886th career goal

Capitals beat Kraken 4-2, Ovechkin scores 886th career goal

Ovechkin scores 886th career goal into an empty net to move 9 back of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

Ovechkin scores 886th career goal into an empty net to move 9 back of breaking Gretzky’s NHL record

Sellers and Rantanen are among the NHL trade deadline winners. Hurricanes and Boeser are some losers

Sellers and Rantanen are among the NHL trade deadline winners. Hurricanes and Boeser are some losers

Capitals rally to beat Red Wings 5-2, Ovechkin remains at 885 goals

Capitals rally to beat Red Wings 5-2, Ovechkin remains at 885 goals

Capitals score 4 goals in the 3rd period to rally to beat the Red Wings 5-2

Capitals score 4 goals in the 3rd period to rally to beat the Red Wings 5-2

Avalanche, Jets and Stars raise stakes in NHL’ s Central Division with big trades at the deadline

Avalanche, Jets and Stars raise stakes in NHL’ s Central Division with big trades at the deadline

Ovechkin gets No. 885 as Capitals beat Rangers 3-2

Ovechkin gets No. 885 as Capitals beat Rangers 3-2

Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record

Alex Ovechkin gets 885th career goal to move nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record

Ovechkin gets No. 885, Wilson scores in OT as Capitals beat Rangers 3-2

Ovechkin gets No. 885, Wilson scores in OT as Capitals beat Rangers 3-2

Ovechkin and Capitals to raise money for cancer research as he pursues the NHL career goals record

Ovechkin and Capitals to raise money for cancer research as he pursues the NHL career goals record

Variety is the spice that has Alex Ovechkin fast approaching Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

Variety is the spice that has Alex Ovechkin fast approaching Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

Capitals beat the Senators in a shootout

Capitals beat the Senators in a shootout

Capitals beat the Senators 5-4 in a shootout to end their season-worst losing streak at 3 games

Capitals beat the Senators 5-4 in a shootout to end their season-worst losing streak at 3 games

Capitals sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a 3-year, $9 million extension

Capitals sign goaltender Charlie Lindgren to a 3-year, $9 million extension

Lighting the Lamp: Caps go from cruising to dealing with rough waters

Lighting the Lamp: Caps go from cruising to dealing with rough waters

NHL trade season is well underway, with plenty more moves expected before the deadline Friday

NHL trade season is well underway, with plenty more moves expected before the deadline Friday

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