Alexander Ovechkin At halftime in an NHL game between the Washington Capitals and the Winnipeg Jets, they responded by tying Gordie Howe in career league goals.
Late in the first period, Ovechkin opened the scoring in the game. The goal was the forward’s 801st in the NHL. According to this indicator, Ovechkin came in second, equaling Gordie Howe (801 goals). The league’s all-time leading scorer is Wayne Gretzky (894).
“Being in his company is obviously something special. It’s history. I’m happy,” Ovechkin told NBC Sports Capitals.
Ovechkin has 21 goals and 18 assists this season.
Source : MatchTV
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