Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has tied Wayne Gretzky's record for the most goals in NHL history by scoring his 894th career goal during a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. At 39, Ovechkin continues to excel, ranking third in goals this season and having won nine Maurice “Rocket” Richard trophies. With six games left in the regular season, Ovechkin is poised to surpass Gretzky's record, further solidifying his legacy as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history.
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Two HH-60 Blackhawk helicopters with the 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault) crashed during a training incident at Fort Campbell, Kentucky, on Thursday morning, resulting in fatalities. State police and local officials are on the scene, and the command is focused on caring for the servicemembers and their families. The cause of the crash is under investigation, and the identities of those involved have not yet been released.
Bobby Hull, a hockey legend and former Chicago Blackhawks player, passed away at the age of 84. He was known for his shooting prowess, skating skill and overall team leadership, and holds the franchise record for most career goals with 604. The Blackhawks, NHL Alumni Association and the city of Chicago have all expressed their sadness and condolences to the Hull family.