A leap year ploy could have altered hockey history as Alex Ovechkin closes in on Wayne Gretzky’s ‘unreachable’ goal record

As Alex Ovechkin closes in on what some considered one of the most unassailable records in NHL history – Wayne Gretzky’s 894 goals – let’s look back at how the wondrous winger ended up in the National Hockey League.

​ As Alex Ovechkin closes in on what some considered one of the most unassailable records in NHL history – Wayne Gretzky’s 894 goals – let’s look back at how the wondrous winger ended up in the National Hockey League. Read More Breaking News, Latest News and Videos | CNN