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Capitals star Alexander Ovechkin scored three times against Chicago, joining the 800-goal club

Washington Capitals star forward Alexander Ovechkin entered play on Tuesday night four goals shy of the legendary Gordie Howe for second place on the NHL’s all-time goals list.

After Washington’s hat-trick against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday, the Capitals star now has Howe firmly in his sights. The three goals pushed his career total to 800,...

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