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Alex Ovechkin scores goal No. 890

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Both Ovechkin and Gretzky averaged about 49 goals per season, but some might say Ovechkin is still in the prime of his career, considering the relatively consistent trajectory of his scoring.
From USA TODAY
Alex Ovechkin scored in the third period on Sunday afternoon against the Buffalo Sabres, putting him another step closer to becoming the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer.
From The New York Times
If Ovechkin continues to score at his current pace, there's a chance he could break Gretzky's record by the final day of the regular season on April 17.
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