Ovechkin and Capitals to raise money for cancer research as he pursues the NHL career goals record

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9:43 AM on Wednesday, March 5

By STEPHEN WHYNO
ARLINGTON, Va. (AP) — Alex Ovechkin, the Washington Capitals, Hockey Fights Cancer and the V Foundation launched an initiative to raise awareness and money for pediatric cancer research in connection with his pursuit of the NHL career goal-scoring record. The team announced the partnership Wednesday with Ovechkin 10 from tying and 11 from passing Wayne Gretzky's mark of 894 goals. He scored No. 885 roughly 13 hours later. As part of the initiative, Ovechkin will donate an amount equal to his career goal total every time he scores for the rest of his career, with Capitals owner Monumental Sports & Entertainment matching to double the amount.
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