Russian forward and Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin failed to score. It was the ninth straight game in which Ovechkin did not score. The last time the Russian scored a goal was on November 19 in a match against Columbus (4:3).
During today’s match, Ovechkin made four shots and two successful power moves. His total ice time was 19 minutes and 14 seconds.
Recall that before Wayne Gretzky sets the record, Ovechkin will have to score 67 more goals. This season, he has 5 goals and 10 assists in 24 matches.
- Sportsnet rated Washington’s potential Ovechkin trade
Source: Sport
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