, author: Ermakova M.

Ovechkin breaks Gretzky's 40-goal season record

The Russian striker has reached this mark in 13 seasons.

Russian Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin has broken Canadian forward Wayne Gretzky's NHL season record with 40 goals.

Ovechkin scored his 40th goal this season against the Columbus Blue Jackets (6:7 OT). This is Ovechkin's 13th season with at least 40 goals.

Previously, the record belonged to Gretzky, who has 12 such seasons.

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