Ovechkin Nears Gretzky's Record

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Ovechkin sits just 41 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time goal record.

The 39-year-old Russian has nine separate 50-goal seasons and has hit at least 40 an eye-popping 13 times.

Washington Capitals winger has scored at least 148 goals over the past three seasons .

The league's new generation grew up watching him dominate.

“As a player, you want to compete at the highest level, and to be in that conversation with him over the years , I hope that we’ve got the best out of each other. “Hopefully we’ve got some strong years left here.” And for Ovechkin , at least 42 more goals..

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