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It took Leonard just three games to put his name on an NHL scoresheet, and he did so in the same contest that Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky for the all-time goals record.
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Ovechkin now needs three goals to pass Wayne Gretzky for the NHL all-time goals record.
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Ovechkin, the No. 1 pick in the 2004 NHL Draft, is also one goal away from recording his 14th season with at least 40 goals, which would extend his NHL record.

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Will Smith, Leonard’s center and former National Team Development Program linemate, chose to leave BC after his freshman season and sign with the San Jose Sharks. Leonard did not follow. He wanted one more go with the Eagles alongside fellow sophomores Drew Fortescue, Jacob Fowler and Gabe Perreault, all NHL picks. Leonard did not regret it.
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