Alexander Ovechkin collecting own memorabilia during pursuit of NHL goals record
But as Alexander Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goals record of 894, he is leaving nothing to chance. The Washington Capitals star is a well-known and longtime collector of his own memorabilia as well as those of opposing players.
Watch: When Wayne Gretzky broke NHL goal record surpassing Gordie Howe 31 years ago
On March 23, 1994, Wayne Gretzky scored his 802nd career goal to pass Gordie Howe as the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer. The record-breaking tally came against the Vancouver Canucks, tying the game in the second period on the power play off a feed from Marty McSorley. The Kings lost 6-3 but that didn't take away from what Gretzky accomplished.
One of the most exciting races in the NHL for this season is Ovechkin's chase to break Wayne Gretzky's goal ... Calif., when Gretzky put the puck past Canucks goalie Kirk McLean to break the ...
As Chara tried to push Graves away from the puck, it was chaos in the crease behind him, players falling around Flaherty. “And then Wayne is just completely loose,” Chara said. Gretzky ...
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