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Ovechkin scores 885th career goal, now nine away from tying Gretzky’s record

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Alex Ovechkin scores his 885th career goal midway through the third period of the Washington Capitals ’ game against the New York Rangers .

The Russian star is nine away from tying Wayne Gretzky ’s NHL record of 894 goals.

The Caps captain now has 46 goals in 76 career games against the Rangers .

He had 15 goals in his first 18 games, then missed 16 games with a fractured fibula.

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