Ovechkin joins Gretzky as only players to score 1,000 goals
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Ovechkin joins Gretzky as only players to score 1,000 goals
"Alex Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career NHL goal, combining both regular season and playoffs, marking a significant achievement in his career."
"Ovechkin's goal, his 26th of the season, came from his traditional spot on the power play and tied the score with 5:43 left in regulation."
"Ovechkin extended his career record to 923 goals, nearly a year since passing Wayne Gretzky for the most in league history."
"Wayne Gretzky has 1,016 NHL goals: 894 in the regular season and 122 in the playoffs, the latter being a record he still holds."
Alex Ovechkin reached a milestone by scoring his 1,000th career NHL goal, which includes both regular season and playoff goals. His 26th goal of the season came from his usual power play position, tying the game with 5:43 remaining in regulation. Ovechkin's career total now stands at 923 goals, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's previous record. Gretzky holds the all-time record with 1,016 goals, consisting of 894 in the regular season and 122 in the playoffs.
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