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 The record-breaking goal came in the third period of Washington's
game against Dallas after Ovechkin took a backhand pass from Nicklas
Backstrom and scored.
The Washington crowd gave Ovechkin an ovation, though the Capitals
went on to lose 3-2. Ovechkin compiled his goals in 777 games, while
it took Fedorov 1,248 games to reach 483.
"I would like to congratulate Alex on this achievement,” Fedorov
said. “What he has accomplished thus far in his career has been
nothing short of remarkable.
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"I had a great opportunity to play with Alex in Washington and have
seen first hand the respect, passion and enthusiasm he has not only
for the game of hockey but for his country as well.” Ovechkin was
the first overall pick for the Capitals in the 2004 NHL Draft and is
their all-time points leader.
(Writing by Jahmal Corner in Los Angeles; Editing by Peter
Rutherford)
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