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Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, stands on the ice during a ceremony after he scored his 895th career goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against New York Islanders in Elmont, N.Y., Sunday, April 6, 2025. (AP Photo/Adam Hunger)

Reactions to Alex Ovechkin breaking Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record

Alex Ovechkin scoring his 895th career goal to break Wayne Gretzky’s NHL record reverberated quickly around hockey, sports and the rest of the world.
 
St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich, third from back left, celebrates after scoring a goal with center Brayden Schenn, second from back left, and defenseman Ryan Suter, front, as Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, left, looks on in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Blues extend win streak with 5-4 victory over Avalanche

 
Pittsburgh Penguins center Sidney Crosby (87) talks with an official during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Penguins’ Crosby and Stars Dadonov have a dueling hat tricks game 16 years after Sid’s with Ovechkin

 
Pittsburgh Penguins right wing Bryan Rust (17) celebrates with right wing Rickard Rakell (67) and center Sidney Crosby (87) after scoring a goal during the first period of an NHL hockey game against the Florida Panthers, Sunday, March 23, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)

Crosby has 3 goals and an assist as Penguins score 4 in 3rd period to beat Stars 5-3.

 
St. Louis Blues left wing Pavel Buchnevich is congratulated as he passes the team box after scoring a goal against the Colorado Avalanche in the third period of an NHL hockey game Saturday, March 29, 2025, in Denver. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)

Blues edge Penguins 5-4 in OT, running win streak to franchise-tying 11 games

 

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Colorado Avalanche left wing Gabriel Landeskog skates against the New York Islanders during an NHL hockey game March 7, 2022, in Elmont, N.Y. (AP Photo/Jim McIsaac, File)

Avs captain Gabriel Landeskog about to miss 3rd straight season, with still no timeline for a return

 
Toronto Maple Leafs' John Tavares (91) returns to the bench after scoring during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Maple Leafs win fifth straight, beat Penguins 6-5 in OT

 
Toronto Maple Leafs' Auston Matthews (34) defends against Pittsburgh Penguins' Sidney Crosby (87) during the first period of an NHL hockey game in Pittsburgh, Sunday, March 2, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Nylander scores in overtime as the Maple Leafs beat the Penguins 6-5 for their 5th straight win

 
Florida Panthers goaltender Sergei Bobrovsky (72) celebrates with teammates after beating the Edmonton Oilers in an NHL hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 27, 2025, in Sunrise, Fla. (AP Photo/Jim Rassol)

Panthers beat Oilers 4-3, take first place in Atlantic Division

 
Pittsburgh Penguins' Evgeni Malkin looks to pass during an NHL hockey game, Dec. 6, 2024, in New York. (AP Photo/Frank Franklin II, File)

Evgeni Malkin’s overtime goal highlights a 4-point game as Penguins top Flyers 5-4

 
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Edmonton Oilers, Sunday, Feb. 23, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)

Ovechkin’s hat trick leads Capitals past Oilers 7-3

 
New York Rangers' Adam Fox skates during an NHL hockey game, Jan. 28, 2025, in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Fox has the go-ahead goal and Miller scores twice to help Rangers rally past Penguins 5-3

 
Carolina Hurricanes center Jack Roslovic (98) and Toronto Maple Leafs right wing Pontus Holmberg (29) collide during third-period NHL hockey game action in Toronto, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (Arlyn McAdorey/The Canadian Press via AP)

Maple Leafs defeat Hurricanes 6-3, Steeves score first NHL goal

 
Washington Capitals' Jakob Chychrun (6) celebrates after scoring his first goal during the second period of an NHL hockey game against the Pittsburgh Penguins in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Chychrun scores twice as the Capitals breeze past the Pittsburgh Penguins 8-3

 
The Pittsburgh Penguins pay tribute to Penguins Hockey Hall of Fame announcer Mike Lange before an NHL hockey game between the Pittsburgh Penguins and the Washington Capitals in Pittsburgh, Saturday, Feb. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)

Penguins honor late Hall of Fame broadcaster Mike Lange during emotional pregame ceremony

 
Canadian fans rally prior to the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

4 Nations Face-Off shatters expectations as a hockey showcase. The Milan Olympics are up next

 
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring his 767 NHL career goals during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the New York Islanders, Tuesday, March 15, 2022, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez, File)

Ovechkin’s record chase, Columbus outdoor game and trade deadline await down stretch of NHL season

 
United States' Brady Tkachuk, right, celebrates after his goal against Canada with his brother Matthew Tkachuk, left, during the first period of the 4 Nations Face-Off championship hockey game, Thursday, Feb. 20, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Matthew Tkachuk tries to gut through injury for the U.S. in the 4 Nations Face-Off final

 
Team Canada's Phil Esposito, left, raises arms after scoring goal against Soviet Union goalie Vladislav Tretiak, on ice, in final game of series in Moscow, Sept. 28, 1972. Cheering with Esposito are Canada's Ron Ellis, right, and Paul Henderson, third from right. Other Soviets are Vladimir Lutchenko (3) and Vladimir Vikulov (18). (AP Photo/TASS, File)

4 Nations Face-Off is the latest in a long line of memorable international hockey competitions

 
Canada's Sidney Crosby (87) is upended by United States' Charlie McAvoy during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Graham Hughes//The Canadian Press via AP)

Bruins D McAvoy had ‘significant injury’ in right shoulder. He also developed an infection

 
Canada's Connor McDavid (97) scores on United States goaltender Connor Hellebuyck (37) as United States' Charlie McAvoy (25) looks on during first period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlie McAvoy is out and Canucks’ D Quinn Hughes ‘is coming’ for US in 4 Nations final vs. Canada

 
Canada's Mark Stone, center, celebrates after a goal by Connor McDavid during first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game against Finland, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Canada beats Finland 5-3, will face United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final

 
Canada's Nathan MacKinnon scores on Finland's Kevin Lankinen during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game, Monday, Feb. 17, 2025, in Boston. (AP Photo/Charles Krupa)

Canada beats Finland 5-3 to set up rematch with United States in 4 Nations Face-Off final

 
Canada's Sidney Crosby (87) is upended by United States' Charlie McAvoy during the first period of a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Graham Hughes//The Canadian Press via AP)

Charlie McAvoy’s hit on Connor McDavid was another US message sent at the 4 Nations Face-Off

 
Canada's Brandon Hagel, left, and United States' Matthew Tkachuk (19) fight during first period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal on Saturday, Feb. 15, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

US beats Canada 3-1 at the 4 Nations Face-Off to wrap up a spot in the tournament final

 
United States' Brady Tkachuk (7) celebrates his goal over Finland with teammates Matthew Tkachuk (19) and Brock Faber (14) during third period 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal on Thursday, Feb. 13, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

US vs. Canada at the 4 Nations Face-Off has must-see potential on and off the ice

 
Canada's Connor McDavid (97) and Sidney Crosby (87) hug following their overtime win over Sweden during 4 Nations Face-Off hockey game in Montreal, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

4 Nations is an international ‘coming out party’ for Connor McDavid, finally playing for Canada

 
Canada forward Mark Stone (61) celebrates his goal over Sweden with teammate Sidney Crosby (87) during the second period of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Crosby shines, Marner scores in overtime as Canada beats Sweden 4-3 in the 4 Nations Face-Off opener

 
Canada's Nathan MacKinnon (29) scores against Sweden goaltender Filip Gustavsson during the first period of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey action in Montreal, Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Graham Hughes/The Canadian Press via AP)

McDavid to Crosby to MacKinnon, Canada’s power play opens the 4 Nations Face-Off with a bang

 
NHL commissioner Gary Bettman, right and NHLPA executive director Marty Walsh speak to the media prior to the start of 4 Nations Face-Off hockey in Montreal on Wednesday, Feb. 12, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

World Cup of Hockey is set to return in 2028, the NHL and NHLPA say

 
United States goaltender Connor Hellebuyck speaks with the media following a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey practice in Brossard, Quebec, Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Connor Hellebuyck will start in goal for the US in its 4 Nations Face-Off opener against Finland

 
United States' coach Mike Sullivan speaks to his team during a 4 Nations Face-Off hockey practice in Brossard, Quebec, on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

4 Nations Face-Off teams ‘jump right in’ with little time to spare before the tournament starts

 
CORRECTS LOCATION TO BROSSARD NOT MONTREAL Canada's Sidney Crosby skates during 4 Nations Face-Off hockey practice in Brossard, Quebec on Monday, Feb. 10, 2025. Canada will face Sweden on Feb. 12. (Christinne Muschi/The Canadian Press via AP)

Sidney Crosby says he’s good to go for Canada at 4 Nations after missing Penguins games with injury

 
FILE -Team Canada's Sidney Crosby celebrates after scoring against Team Russia during the first period of a World Cup of Hockey semifinal game, Saturday, Sept. 24, 2016 in Toronto. (Nathan Denette/The Canadian Press via AP, File)

4 Nations Face-Off ends hockey’s long wait for an international tournament with the NHL’s best

 
Los Angeles Kings defenseman Drew Doughty (8) skates with the puck during the first period an NHL hockey game against the Dallas Stars in Dallas, March 16, 2024. (AP Photo/LM Otero, File)

Canada adds Drew Doughty for the 4 Nations Face-Off as the injury replacement for Alex Pietrangelo

 
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