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Ovechkin set to begin final step, new goal of breaking Gretzky's record
WASHINGTON --
Alex Ovechkin already knew what was next before Mark Howe stated it clearly at the conclusion of a video congratulating him for passing his late father, Gordie Howe, for second on the NHL all-time goals list.
"Now it's time to set new goals for No. 99," Howe said, speaking on behalf of the Howe family.
As much as the Washington…