8. Whether you’ve been watching Alex Ovechkin since the beginning of his career or just learned about his existence this week, fans of the Great 8 have been on a ride for the last few weeks, the last season, the last damn near 20 years since his NHL debut. Tonight, that ride came to an amazing peak as the Capitals’ captain scored his 895th career goal to pass Wayne Gretzky – and made history. It wasn’t the first time he’s set a highwater mark in a league whose history goes back over 100 years, but it is sure to be the crowning accomplishment of his career, and all of us got to experience it along with him.
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Alex Ovechkin Breaks All-Time Goal Record
