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Alex Ovechkin added another accomplishment to his illustrious career just over two weeks since breaking Wayne Gretzky's record for the most goals in NHL history.

Ovechkin is Leon Draisaitl’s career better at scoring goals than a guy with 731 of them. Era adjusted, the only player even close is Gordie Howe (71 goals back), who famously played 26 seasons.

Gretzky has the most at even strength with 617 and 73 short-handed. “Ovechkin is the best goal-scorer ever,” said Hall of Famer Teemu Selanne, who's 12th on the career goals list with 684.