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Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews reflects on Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s historic pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, discussing its impact on the NHL and future generation...
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Ovechkin now needs three goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record.
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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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Auston Matthews shares his thoughts on Alex Ovechkin’s historic chase of Gretzky’s NHL record
Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews reflects on Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin’s historic pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s goal record, discussing its impact on the NHL and future generations of players.
Auston Matthews makes his feelings known about 'witnessing history' as Alex Ovechkin's inches closer to Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record
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Auston Matthews Praises Alex Ovechkin While On Pace to Break His Record
As Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin inches closer to breaking one of the most iconic records in hockey history, Toronto Maple Leafs center Auston Matthews has been watching with admiration. The Leafs' captain shared his thoughts on Ovechkin’s "Gr8 Chase" of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal record before Wednesday's slate of games.
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Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 892, moving within 3 of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
Alex Ovechkin moved within three goals of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record after scoring the 892nd of his career Wednesday night.
Alex Ovechkin now 3 goals away from breaking Gretzky's record
Alex Ovechkin scores career goal 892, putting him three away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's record.
Reminders of Alex Ovechkin's goal record chase are everywhere around Washington — and in Russia
Reminders of Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record are all over Washington and the surrounding suburbs of the nation’s capital
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Alex Ovechkin records 892nd career goal to move a hat trick away of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record
Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 892nd career goal Wednesday and is now three tally shy of breaking Hall of Famer Wayne Gretzky’s 31-year NHL record.
Maple Leafs Facing Major Decision on Mitch Marner’s Next Deal, NHL Insiders Agree
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Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews has funny Alex Ovechkin admission amid record chase
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews had some kind words for Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin but is also glad he won't be seeing him for a while.
Auston Matthews’ drop in performance could be linked to fatigue NHL expert speculates
Auston Matthews of the Toronto Maple Leafs faces criticism over his decline in performance this season. NHL insider Mike Kelly attributes it to fatigue or potential injury. Despite Matthews scoring significantly fewer goals than in prior seasons,
Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews Pushes Back on Panthers Coach's Comments
Florida coach Paul Maurice had a different view of the race. Asked about the value of finishing first in the Atlantic, Maurice dismissed it entirely ahead of facing the Leafs.
Evaluating Auston Matthews and Leon Draisaitl: Who is the Superior Goal-Scorer in the NHL?
Currently, the NHL boasts only two active players who have netted three or more 50-plus goal seasons—Alexander Ovechkin and Leon Draisaitl, who recently hit the milestone of four such campaigns. Draisaitl’s impressive scoring ability raises eyebrows and fuels discussions among fans and analysts alike.
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Matthews quickly emerging as one of greatest captains in Maple Leafs history
"Both are (were) centers," said Maple Leafs historian Kevin Shea, "and both are (were) big, athletic men who played the game with a skill that elevated them to the upper reaches of the NHL during their respective eras."
Is Oilers' Leon Draisaitl A Better Goal-Scorer Than Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews? Not Quite
At the moment, there are only two active NHL players with three or more 50-plus-goal seasons: Washington’s Alexander Ovechkin and…wait, you were expecting us to say Toronto Maple Leafs captain Auston Matthews,
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