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Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's NHL goals record

STEPHEN WHYNO

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrating his 894th goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein) (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrating his 894th goal with teammates during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Chicago Blackhawks, Friday, April 4, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Mark Schiefelbein)

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WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's NHL record by scoring the 893rd and 894th of his career, the second being the game winner, as the Washington Capitals rallied to beat the Chicago Blackhawks 5-3 on Friday night.