Alex Ovechkin’s greatest feat? Mixing ordinary with extraordinary on the way to NHL immortality
His long connection to Russian President Vladimir Putin complicates Alex Ovechkin's legacy in the eyes of some.
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Ovechkin calls Capitals teammates back to ice to shake hands with retiring Fleury
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin called his teammates back on to the ice after a 4-2 loss to the Minnesota Wild on ...
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How Alex Ovechkin became the Great 8 while chasing NHL history
Alex Ovechkin almost stopped playing hockey. His mother, Tatyana, was a basketball player, his father, Mikhail, was a ...
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How many goals does Alex Ovechkin need to pass Wayne Gretzky as NHL's all-time scorer?
Editor's note: Alex Ovechkin has scored against the Boston Bruins on Tuesday for 891 career goals. Follow here for live updates. This story will be updated after the game. Ovechkin, 39 ...
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Alex Ovechkin scores No. 890, now 5 goals from NHL record
WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin is five goals from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record after scoring the 890th of his career in the Washington Capitals' 8-5 loss Sunday to the Buffalo Sabres.
Capitals' Alex Ovechkin Voices Concerns Amid Worrying Trend
Alex Ovechkin moved one step closer to NHL history on Sunday, scoring his 890th career goal in the Washington Capitals’ 8–5 ...