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Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer continues, and a just-signed college star could join the lineup as the Eastern Conference-leading Capitals begin a road back-...
From The Boston Globe
Ovechkin will become the greatest scorer in NHL history, breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 regular-season goals.
From The New York Times
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Leonard joining Capitals during Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky 'dream come true'
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