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Ovechkin scores his 879th to move closer to Gretzky's record, as Capitals beat Flyers 4-3
Ovechkin scored with 53 seconds remaining in the first period, taking a centering pass from Martin Fehervary and flicking it past Ivan Fedotov.
Ovechkin scores 878th career goal into empty net with 0.1 seconds left as Capitals beat Panthers 6-3
Alex Ovechkin scored his 878th career goal into an empty net with 0.1 seconds left on the clock to move closer to Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career record, and the Washington Capitals defeated the defending Stanley Cup champion Florida Panthers 6-3.
Takeaways: Ovechkin Moves Within 16 Of Gretzky, Chychrun & Lindgren Help Capitals Overcome Flyers
Alex Ovechkin continued his chase of Wayne Gretzky, Jakob Chychrun had the game-winning goal and an assist and Charlie Lindgren came up big when he had to en route to a 4-3 win. Here are all the takeaways from the victory,
Ovechkin scores goal No. 879, Capitals rally past Flyers
WSH@PHI: Ovechkin rips a sniper, finding twine for No. 879 PHILADELPHIA -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th NHL goal and the Washington Capitals rallied for a 4-3 win against the Philadelphia Flyers at Wells Fargo Center on Thursday.
Watch: Alex Ovechkin extends goal streak to four games vs. Flyers
Alexander Ovechkin is on one of his trademark heaters. The Washington Capitals captain scored his fourth goal in as many games with a first-period tally to tie things up 1-1 with the Philadelphia Flyers.

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