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The New York Times |
Gretzky was there to witness it, and he was there when Ovechkin scored goal No. 894 in the third period, tying Gretzky’s record.
CBSSports.com |
Ovechkin now needs three goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record.
The Washington Post |
The goal horn went off at Bugsy’s Pizza Restaurant and Sports Bar as it does every time the Washington Capitals score a goal.

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