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The Washington Capitals have announced plans to honor Alex Ovechkin for his new NHL career goal-scoring record. Ovechkin scored his 895th goal on Sunday against the Islanders in New York to surpass Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals will welcome 895 fourth and fifth-grade students to the MedStar Iceplex today for a special practice to celebrate the milestone. A ceremony to honor Ovechkin will be held at the Capital One Arena before the Capitals' game with the Carolina Hurricanes tomorrow.
The Nationals' winning streak is up to four games after topping the Los Angeles Dodgers 8-2 in DC. James Wood led the way at the plate after going three for four with two home runs and five RBI. Washington will look to sweep the three-game series this afternoon.
The Orioles came up short after falling to the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-3 in Phoenix. Baltimore has dropped two of its last three and will look to win the rubber match this afternoon
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