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Alexander Ovechkin goal No. 895 memorabilia and collectibles explained

Alexander Ovechkin scored his 895th career NHL goal during the second period of the Washington Capitals’ game against the New York Islanders on Sunday to surpass Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading goal scorer. The historic moment was immediately followed by an on-ice celebration with Ovechkin’s family, Gretzky himself, and others. But when the […]

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Alexander Ovechkin goal No. 895 memorabilia and collectibles explained

Alexander Ovechkin scored his 895th career NHL goal during the second period of the Washington Capitals’ game against the New York Islanders on Sunday to surpass Wayne Gretzky as the league’s all-time leading goal scorer. The historic moment was immediately followed by an on-ice celebration with Ovechkin’s family, Gretzky himself, and others. But when the excitement subsided and play was ready to resume, Ovechkin sat back down on the bench and the first question he asked his teammates was, “Oh, did you guys get the puck?”

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The answer, of course, was “yes.” And after the game, Ovechkin and Gretzky posed with that puck in the visitors’ locker room at UBS Arena. But what happened to the other memorabilia from that moment and where will it all go? We answer those questions and more.

What happened to Ovechkin’s gear after he scored No. 895?

Before play resumed after Ovechkin scored No. 895, he was shown on camera changing his jersey near the Capitals’ bench. He was flanked by representatives from game-used memorabilia company MeiGray, a partner of the Capitals and other professional teams.

“MeiGray’s President and COO, Barry Meisel, was on hand to authenticate all of Ovechkin’s game-used memorabilia from the historic game,” the company’s website announced. “Select Ovechkin memorabilia and warm-up pucks directly off the ice from the momentous game will be available through MeiGray.”

On an episode of MeiGray’s Tales from the Warehouse podcast last month, Meisel laid out the plans that had been in the works as the Capitals prepared for the big moment.

“We are in talks with the Capitals to be authenticating everything in real time on those nights,” he said. “Ovechkin has been kind enough and is considering (changing jerseys each period) because the Hockey Hall of Fame is calling, and MeiGray is calling, and the Caps want something for (Capital One Arena), so it’s possible, and it’s really a work in progress. … So, if Ovi could wear a jersey each period in those last couple of games, he might. The team is equipped to change. Ovi’s not wearing 12 a game, but he could wear two in a game. He could change once. He might change each period when the record is there.”

What memorabilia from the game will Ovechkin keep?

Ovechkin has been collecting game-used memorabilia from both his own career and from other top NHL stars for years now. According to NHL.com, he has kept the stick and puck he used to score each of his goals over the last four seasons as he closed in on the record, and has collected around 300 autographed sticks from other top players over the course of his career. After Sunday’s game, he even got Islanders goalie Ilya Sorokin’s stick.

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So what’s he going to do with all that stuff? He plans to open a museum in his hometown of Moscow, Russia in two years, with the stick he used to score No. 895 as the centerpiece of the collection. But it won’t just be the stick.

“Ovi’s going to keep – obviously, that museum in Moscow is going to be the owner of (the jersey he wears when he scores) 895,” Meisel added on MeiGray’s podcast. “And, hopefully, the other jersey worn in the game, or the ones worn in each period, will go for fans in Washington to see and for one lucky collector.”

MeiGray sells a variety of Ovechkin game-worn items on its website — from a $295 sock to a $35,000 jersey he wore when he scored his 810th goal — but nothing from Sunday’s game is available there yet.

The Hockey Hall of Fame in Toronto will likely get some items, as well. When Gretzky scored his 802nd goal to surpass Gordie Howe and claim the record in 1994, his gloves, helmet, stick and the puck he used all went to the Hall of Fame for display.

What would Ovechkin’s 895 memorabilia be worth?

The most valuable game-used memorabilia on record in any sport usually isn’t tied to an individual career scoring record. That’s at least partly because those items often end up in a museum given their significance to their respective sports, and the pieces from Sunday’s game are no different.

For reference, though: The most expensive hockey jersey ever to sell was Gretzky’s 1988 Stanley Cup Finals Game Four jersey, which sold for $1.452 million in 2022. The most expensive hockey stick ever to sell was Gretzky’s 1988 Stanley Cup Finals game-used stick, which sold for $336,000 last year.

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It’s possible Ovechkin’s jersey and stick from Sunday’s game could eclipse those values — when it comes to memorabilia of this level, all it takes is two wealthy bidders to drive up the price to new heights — if they ever made it to public auction, but probably not certain. The jersey Ovechkin wore when he scored No. 895 would likely hit at least $1 million.

Two other notable Ovechkin jerseys are currently up for sale through Heritage Auctions, though. His 400th goal jersey has a current high bid of $20,740 with just under two weeks to go and his 300th goal jersey is at $17,690.

What about the painting that Ovechkin was given?


From left to right: Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, NHL commissioner Gary Bettman and Gretzky with Ovechkin. (Photo: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images)

During the ceremony that followed the goal, Ovechkin was presented with a five-foot-tall oil painting depicting himself and Gretzky by NHL commissioner Gary Bettman. The artist behind the work is Tony Harris, who has done a number of similar pieces to mark momentous occasions in the NHL.

“It was a ton of fun to paint, but also a bit stressful trying to keep up with OV’s crazy pace over the past few months,” Harris wrote on Instagram.

The painting includes a few Easter eggs: The names of Ovechkin’s wife and kids on the Stanley Cup, the number “895” on the Cup and Ovechkin’s cap, and “894” on Gretzky’s gloves.

What collectibles are there to mark No. 895?


(Photo: Sean Gentille/The Athletic) 

During the game, the Islanders announced that paper tickets would be available to fans in attendance for a fee of $45 per order (on top of the hundreds of dollars fans paid for entry to the game). Although that might seem pricey for a paper ticket, it might be worth the investment — ticket stubs from the game where Gretzky claimed the record on March 23, 1994 against the Vancouver Canucks sell for anywhere from several hundred to north of $1,000 today. And early sales of tickets from Sunday’s game topped $500.

The Islanders also sold a pair of commemorative gameday pucks — both bearing the game’s date, but one featuring the team logos for $25 and one with images of Ovechkin and Islanders captain Anders Lee for $45. Although both were still available online through the team after the game ended, several purchased at UBS Arena sold for around $300 each on the secondary market after Ovechkin scored. Warm-up pucks used on the ice by the players before the game were sold for $375 each by the team (normally they’re around $50) with proceeds benefitting the Islanders’ Children’s Foundation.

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Among its collection of official 895 collectibles and apparel, Fanatics is selling Ovechkin autographed pucks: one limited to 895 for $300 and one inscribed with “895” and the game’s date for $350. The Fanatics merchandise will also be available in the Capitals’ “Ovi Shop” at Capital One Arena, which will be opened from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday.

Upper Deck created an eight-card “G8 Moments” set highlighting key moments in Ovechkin’s career. It also includes a chase for cards signed by both Ovechkin and Gretzky. A separate Ovechkin 895 set will includes cards with pieces of the ceremonial carpet from Sunday’s celebration.

Will this boost the value of Ovechkin’s trading cards?

It certainly won’t hurt, but with long-awaited feats like a career scoring record, an associated increase in value is often priced in significantly before the mark is hit. Ovechkin’s key rookie card — his 2005-06 Upper Deck Young Guns #443 — was selling for around $3,500 in a gem mint PSA 10 grade back in May of last year. On Sunday, one sold for $5,300, but in January there were sales of $5,900.

The most expensive Ovechkin trading card ever to sell was his 2005-06 Upper Deck The Cup rookie patch autograph #179, which sold for $182,400 in 2023. This feat may help ensure that the record is broken the next time a card like that hits the auction block.

Will Ovechkin collectibles be worth more than Gretzky collectibles now?

Only time will tell, but it’s not a certainty by any stretch. The value of sports memorabilia doesn’t always follow the stats. There are certain athletes that have a broader cultural significance that collectors gravitate toward and ensures top value. Babe Ruth’s 1932 World Series jersey sold for a record $24 million last year even though his career home run total was surpassed long ago. Michael Jordan’s key items sell for more than LeBron James’ even though the latter holds the NBA’s career scoring mark. Gretzky is in that group and will likely remain there even though his career goal total is now second best.

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Oh, not all that Wimbledon nonsense that’s going on at the moment.  Emma Raducanu in tears (again). Who’s wearing “what” bling, and how much does it cost?  Arguments about the electronic line-calling system, and the sad exit from the courts of the old style, beautifully dressed, “line judges” in favor of an electronic eye that […]

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Oh, not all that Wimbledon nonsense that’s going on at the moment.  Emma Raducanu in tears (again). Who’s wearing “what” bling, and how much does it cost?  Arguments about the electronic line-calling system, and the sad exit from the courts of the old style, beautifully dressed, “line judges” in favor of an electronic eye that already seems to have fallen foul (see what I did there) of its reputation far more often than the humans did in any given year.

And, big-footing them all, the figure of eighty-one year old Billie Jean King, who–when she can spare time away from her new BFF, Melinda French Gates–has been making the rounds and urging Wimbledon to get rid of its traditions, for it to allow for the shameless promotion of sports gear and merch, and–most importantly in her eyes–the elimination of the discreet, decent, all-white clothing requirement for the players.  She’d like to replace it with something more along the lines of NFL jerseys–different colors, with names and numbers on the back so that those viewers who are too stupid to distinguish one player from another, when there are, let’s be clear–two, or at most four people on the court at any given time–will have an explicit visual cue:

There’s a match that comes on, you sit down, and you look – let’s say it’s television – who’s who? Tennis people say: ‘Well, the mark is next to their name’ [to indicate who is serving]. I shouldn’t have to look at a mark, I shouldn’t have to look at anything. I should know [who’s who]. My sport drives me nuts,” she sighs, burying her head in her hands.

The above quote comes from a Telegraph article which swiftly and rather bizarrely ties King’s concern to her “lifelong [campaigning] for social justice and equality.”  And goes on from there.

I don’t really know what King’s beef is here.  After all, don’t the American stations who cover NFL games (where the players do have distinct uniforms, with numbers and names imprinted on the back), still indicate with some sort of “mark” at the bottom of the screen, who’s got the ball, how many more downs, and how much further they have to go to get the first down, and what the actual score is?

Beloved sister, who follows Wimbledon far more assiduously than I do these days, finds Billie Jean’s concern trolling to be laughable.  She has no trouble telling the players apart, and said as much:

I love that the players are all in white.  When my husband joins me partway through a match, I love explaining who is who.

“The chap winning is the one who keeps pulling his underpants out of his bottom.”  “The other one is the one who keeps pulling at his crotch.”  “No, that’s the one who wipes his nose on his sleeve.”  “She’s the one who grunts…”

LOL.  Such true little vignettes for those who’ve watched more than a few moments of Nadal, Alcaraz, and almost any woman over the last couple of decades.

Back in the day, things were different.  Players restrained themselves. And those (almost fanatically on my part) are the times I do remember.

Eighty-two years ago today, British tennis player Mark Cox was born.  He made an indelible name for himself among tennis fans everywhere in 1968, when–in the new “open” era of men’s tennis in which amateurs could compete against hardened professionals, he–a rank amateur–beat the American Pancho Gonzales in a tournament at Bournemouth.  He subsequently beat several other professional players, including #1 seed Rod Laver at the 1971 Australian Open, and Ken Rosewall the following year at the US Open.  I watched both of those on television.  Although he never won a grand slam title, he was highly ranked for quite some time, and played on the British Davis Cup team for many years. Dad and I went to Cleveland to see him play in 1969. (It was my 15th birthday.  In the best of British traditions, Cox lost.  I wouldn’t have had it any other way.)

Happy Birthday, Mark Cox.  I can’t believe you’re that old. (Oh, wait…looks in mirror…)

And fifty years ago today, on July 5, 1975, one of tennis’s most gracious and gentlemanly champions, Arthur Ashe, became the first (and so far only) Black man to win Wimbledon. He did so by beating that tiresome man-child and overwhelming favorite Jimmy Connors in a four-set extravaganza.  Four years later, and in the face of what seems to have been hereditary heart disease on both sides of his family, Ashe underwent a quadruple-bypass operation, followed by a second round of surgery a few months later.  Almost a decade after that, Ashe was diagnosed as HIV-positive, a state that was attributed to his numerous blood transfusions at the time of his second surgery.  (Ashe chose to go public with the information, rather than waiting for it to leak out via a prospective USA Today story.)

He died on February 6, 1993, at the age of just 49, from AIDS-related pneumonia.

His legacy is defined by his unique victories at Wimbledon, the US Open and the Australian Open.  And also by the fact that his acquisition of HIV through blood transfusions led to educational foundations begun in his name, and much closer scrutiny of the nation’s blood supplies going forward.

Arthur Robert Ashe Jr., Rest in Peace.

And Wimbledon:  Whatever you do, do not screw with the strawberries and cream.  That is a bridge too far and a hill to die on. Please let Billie Jean know, and suggest that it might be time for her to zip it.

**The photo at the top of this post is of Fred Perry.  The last Englishman to win Wimbledon.  In 1936. Truly a legacy of which to be proud. (The last English woman to win the title was Virginia Wade, in 1977, 48 years ago.  Ditto.)

After all, as those of us who are British-born understand, it just wouldn’t do to show off, year after year.  So we don’t.

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Rose Lavelle’s triumphant return to the United States Women’s National Team continues when the Americans host the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly on Sunday, June 29 (6/29/2025) at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio. Fans can watch the match via a free trial to DirecTV or a subscription to Sling. Here’s what you need […]

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Rose Lavelle’s triumphant return to the United States Women’s National Team continues when the Americans host the Republic of Ireland in an international friendly on Sunday, June 29 (6/29/2025) at TQL Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio.

Fans can watch the match via a free trial to DirecTV or a subscription to Sling.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Women’s international friendly

Who: USA vs. Republic of Ireland

When: Sunday, June 29, 2025

Start time: 3 p.m. ET

Where: TQL Stadium, Cincinnati, Ohio

TV: TNT, Universo (Spanish Language)

Live stream: DirecTV (free trial), Sling, Hulu + Live TV, Spanish language on fuboTV (free trial), Peacock

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Here’s a recent USA Women’s Soccer story, via The Associated Press:

COMMERCE CITY, Colo. (AP) — Rose Lavelle scored in her first national team match of the year after ankle surgery and the United States defeated Ireland 4-0 on Thursday night.

Avery Patterson, Sam Coffey and Alyssa Thompson also scored for the United States. Lavelle last played for the national team in December against the Netherlands.

Patterson, making her third start for the national team, scored on a header off a short corner from Lavelle in the 18th minute. It was her first international goal.

“It’s surreal. I think at halftime someone asked me what was going through my head, and I don’t think I fully came down and realized what had happened until two water breaks afterward,” Patterson laughed. “I need to watch it again because I kind of blacked out.”

Coffey added a goal before halftime, with a shot that cut across to the far post. It was her third national team goal and second in the last three games.

Lavelle made it 3-0 in the 53rd , scoring handily off a well-placed pass from Ally Sentnor. Thompson ran the ball from the center line, danced around a defender and finished with a blast from atop the box in the 63rd.

“I felt that pressure was coming so I took a touch around her, I’ve been in that situation a lot of times in this game, and I was like `I need to score this one,’” Thompson said. “So I did my usual move and then hit it to the far side.”

Coach Emma Hayes gave her Europe-based players — including Lindsey Heaps, Catarina Macario, Crystal Dunn and Emily Fox — time off after their seasons. The exception was defender Naomi Girma, who is working her way back from a calf injury.

Goalkeeper Claudia Dickey, who plays for the Seattle Reign, and Lilly Reale, a defender for Gotham, started for the United States in their national team debuts. The youngest player on the squad, 18-year-old Jordyn Bugg, made her debut as a second-half substitute. Six of the 11 starters had less than 10 appearances with the national team.

Lavelle, with 111 appearances on the team, was one of the veterans in the lineup, along with defender Emily Sonnett.

The United States has faced Ireland 16 times and never dropped a match. The Irish have scored just one goal against the United States.

The United States plays Ireland again on Sunday in Cincinnati, Lavelle’s hometown. The team plays Canada on July 2 in Washington, D.C.

What is DirecTV?

DirecTV is a subscription streaming service that lets you watch live TV from major broadcast and popular cable networks. Enjoy local and national live sports, breaking news, and must-see shows the moment they air. Included: unlimited cloud DVR storage space so you can record as many shows as you want and stream them from wherever you go. DTV starts at $34.99 per month after a 5-day free trial when you shop their customizable genre packs.

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DALLAS, Texas — This is what athletes dream of taking part in: The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche in a decisive Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs today. Puck drop for the first round marquee matchup is at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC and ESPN+. Several streaming services will broadcast the game […]

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DALLAS, Texas — This is what athletes dream of taking part in: The Dallas Stars host the Colorado Avalanche in a decisive Game 7 of the NHL Stanley Cup Playoffs today. Puck drop for the first round marquee matchup is at 8 p.m. Eastern on ABC and ESPN+.

Several streaming services will broadcast the game live and you can watch on Fubo (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), ESPN+ (free trial) and Sling (promotional offers).

How did we get here?

Colorado had their backs to the wall and responded with a 7-4 win in Game 6. Six players scored, but it was Valeri Nichushkin who led all with two scores.

Dallas couldn’t close it out when it mattered, and enter Game 7 with an 8-9 all-time record in Game 7 matchups. Though, their most recent Game 7 occurrence was last season in the first round, defeating the Vegas Golden Knights.

Colorado on the other hand is 6-10 all-time in Game 7, having lost the last six Game 7 contests.

Whoever wins will play the winner of the Winnipeg Jets and St. Louis Blues series in the next round.

Here’s how you can watch:

What: Dallas Stars vs Colorado Avalanche: Game 7 of first-round NHL Stanley Cup playoffs

When: Saturday, May 3, 2025

Time: 8 p.m. Eastern

Where: American Airlines Center | Dallas, Texas

Channel: ABC/ESPN Plus

Best Streaming Options: Fubo (free trial), ESPN Plus (free trial), DirecTV Stream (free trial), Sling (promotional offers)

Channel finder if you have cable: You can access the channel by using the channel finders online: Verizon Fios, Comcast Xfinity, Spectrum/Charter, Optimum/Altice, DIRECTV and Dish.

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Minnesota Wild vs. Golden Knights game 4

The Minnesota Wild host the Vegas Golden Knights in game 4 of the first round of the NHL Playoffs on Saturday, April 26 with a 2-1 lead in the series. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. EDT on TBS, TruTV or MAX. Fans looking to watch this NHL game can do so […]

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The Minnesota Wild host the Vegas Golden Knights in game 4 of the first round of the NHL Playoffs on Saturday, April 26 with a 2-1 lead in the series.

The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. EDT on TBS, TruTV or MAX. Fans looking to watch this NHL game can do so for free by using DirecTV Stream, which offers a free trial or with SlingTV, which doesn’t offer a free trial but has promotional offers available. Max has plans starting at just $9.99/month and includes movies, original series and more.

The teams meet on Saturday for the seventh time this season. The Wild won the previous matchup 5-2. Kirill Kaprizov scored two goals in the win.

Minnesota is 45-30-7 overall and 23-17-2 in home games. The Wild have gone 42-3-3 in games they score three or more goals.

Vegas has a 50-22-10 record overall and a 21-14-7 record on the road. The Golden Knights have gone 22-10-1 in games they have fewer penalties than their opponent.

Who: Minnesota Wild vs. Vegas Golden Knights

When: Saturday, April 26 at 4 p.m. EDT

Where: Saint Paul, Minnesota

Stream:Sling; DirecTV Stream; MAX

Betting: Check out our MA sports betting guide, where you can learn basic terminology, definitions and how to read odds for those interested in learning how to bet in Massachusetts.

What is DirecTV Stream?

DirecTV Stream is an internet TV service that offers your favorite entertainment, news and sports channels, as well as local TV stations and regional sports networks. DirecTV Stream can be purchased for $79.98/month for your first two months when you sign up for the ENTERTAINMENT package and add DIRECTV Sports Pack.

What is SlingTV?

Here’s what you can watch on Sling TV, with plans starting at $40: Baseball (MLB), Basketball (NBA, NCAAB), Combat Sports (Boxing, UFC, MMA), Football (NCAAF, NFL), Golf, Hockey, Motorsports, Olympics, Soccer, Tennis and Wrestling.

What is MAX?

MAX offers a wide variety of content from Warner Bros. Discovery, including movies, shows, documentaries, and live sports. Plans start at $9.99 a month.

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