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Alex Ovechkin made history by becoming the NHL career goals record holder, notching his 895th goal in the second period against the New York Islanders on Sunday afternoon.
The New York Times |
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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