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Ovechkin uses Gretzky chase for cancer funding

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Alex Ovechkin is 11 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL record of 894 goals.

Starting Wednesday , he will donate a dollar amount equal to his career goal total for every goal he scores for the rest of his NHL career.

The Capitals captain has 884 goals in 1,471 career games, all with the Washington Capitals .

100% of donations will go directly toward pediatric cancer research through the V Foundation .

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