NHLMar 22
Ovechkin reaches 1,000 combined regular-season, playoff goals
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Scored 999 times before this and teams are still out here leaving him all alone from his office #ALLCAPS | @aerovironment pic.twitter.com/pQjNmvhKAN
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Currently, the legendary Wayne Gretzky remains the solitary figure ahead of Ovechkin in this specific category, holding the overall record with 1,016 combined goals across regular and postseason appearances. The gap is now incredibly narrow, leaving fans and analysts to speculate about whether the Capitals captain can eventually overtake "The Great One" for the absolute top spot. Given Ovechkin’s relentless drive and his ability to adapt his game as he navigates the later stages of his athletic career, the prospect of claiming this final historic record is no longer considered a fantasy.
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