Wayne Gretzky predicted the eventual breaking of his NHL goal-scoring record by another player, as his father had done with him. When Alex Ovechkin surpassed Gretzky’s record with his 895th goal, Gretzky was present to celebrate the milestone and acknowledge Ovechkin’s achievement. Ovechkin’s future in the NHL post-record-breaking remains uncertain, but the quest for the next player to challenge his record may be a long one, given the evolving nature of the sport.
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As Alex Ovechkin makes history with 895th goal, Wayne Gretzky passes the torch
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