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Auston Matthews outscores Gretzky, Lemieux, Crosby, Ovechkin — combined — in NHL debut
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Wayne Gretzky starts off TNT media event by saying he hopes Alex Ovechkin breaks his goals record
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What does Alex Ovechkin have to do to pass Wayne Gretzky in all-time goals?
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The Great One vs the Great Eight: Gretzky and Ovechkin face off for charity - Edmonton
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Alex Ovechkin scores 402nd and 403rd career road goals, passing Wayne Gretzky for most all time
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Analyzing the likelihood that Alex Ovechkin breaks Wayne Gretzky's all-time goals record - The Athletic
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How Does Alexander Ovechkin Compare to Wayne Gretzky As He Nears 'The Great One's' NHL Goal Record? - EssentiallySports
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Alex Ovechkin Is Chasing Wayne Gretzky's Goals Record - The New York Times
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How Does Alexander Ovechkin Compare to Wayne Gretzky As He Nears 'The Great One's' NHL Goal Record? - EssentiallySports
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Do you believe Mario Lemieux would've broken all of Wayne Gretzky 's records had he not missed 5 1/2 years recovering from cancer? - Quora
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With Ovechkin set to hit 700 goals, Gretzky record looks in reach
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Alex Ovechkin scores 800th career goal in hat trick vs. Chicago; joins Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe in 800 club
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Alex Ovechkin Is Chasing Wayne Gretzky's Goals Record - The New York Times