Alex Ovechkin nearing 900 club as Capitals host Canucks

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Alex Ovechkin is two away from becoming the first player in NHL history with 900 goals as his Washington Capitals host the Vancouver Canucks on Sunday afternoon.

The 40-year-old forward scored the first goal of his 21st season -- No. 898 of his career -- in Friday's 5-1 home win over the Minnesota Wild, the fourth straight victory for the Capitals.

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