Down-the-line.com/Hockey. Washington Capitals Russian captain Alexander Ovechkin thanked his teammates after scoring the 800th puck of his NHL career. Last night, Ovechkin helped the “Washington” to beat the “Chicago Blackhawks” (7:3), he became the author of a hat-trick.
Ovechkin became the third player in history to score 800 goals. This has been done before by Gordie Howe (801) and Wayne Gretzky (894).
Ovechkin became the third player in history to score 800 goals. This has been done before by Gordie Howe (801) and Wayne Gretzky (894).
“Guys, without you, I would never have reached these numbers. It’s amazing! Both for hockey and for our club.
Ovechkin is the first hockey player in NHL history to score 800 goals for a club.
I am very happy to have reached this milestone with you! It’s something special. Let’s continue in the same spirit,” Ovechkin said in the locker room after the game.
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