Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL goal record

Wayne Gretzky finally has company. 

Gretzky became the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer March 23, 1994, when he surpassed Gordie Howe with his 802nd career goal.

Now, 31 years later, another player has joined Gretzky. 

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals tied Gretzky’s record Friday night.

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Ovechkin entered the game needing two to tie and three to become the new goal-scoring king. He lit the lamp just four minutes into the game against the Chicago Blackhawks.

Just over five minutes into the third period, the Capitals went on a power play, and Ovechkin took advantage, taking a pass and squeaking it past goa...