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'That's just Ovi': How a true original set a goal-scoring record

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The " Alex Ovechkin Effect" in Washington D.C. is undeniable.

It's what makes the NHL 's new all-time leader, a true original -- and perhaps the last man who will ever hold the title.

The average goals per NHL game during Gretzky 's career was 6.93 ; since Ovichkin 's rookie season, the NHL average is 5.72 .

Ovechkin scored 15 goals through his first 18 games in the NHL this season .

The Capitals ' captain broke his left fibula just before Thanksgiving .

Coach Spencer Carbery has made an intentional effort to put him in better positions to thrive.

He has been on the ice for 97.3% of the Caps' power-play time this year .

Ovechkin scored No. 891 in Sunday 's 4 -2 victory over the Boston Bruins .

The next question is: Will anyone come for Ovi 's record? "I'm probably going to need a couple more days to realize what it means to be No. 1 ," he said Sunday .

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