Alexander Ovechkin, left winger of the Washington Capitals, is known to be one of the most fantastic goal scorers in the history of the National Hockey League.
The veteran six-foot-three-inch Russian phenomenon was awarded the Hart Memorial Trophy in 2008, 2009, and 2013. He was also awarded the Best NHL Player ESPY Award winner for two consecutive years in 2019 and 2020.
Ovi, as he is famously known, was also the recipient of the Maurice “Rocket” Richard Trophy for three straight years 2018, 2019, and 2020. For three years, he also won the Ted Lindsay Award.
Alex Ovechkin played his 1,500th NHL game Wednesday (including playoffs).
Here’s where he stands in the record book:
– 2nd in goals (896) behind Wayne Gretzky (1,016)
– T-2nd in game-winning goals (134) behind Jaromir Jagr (151)
– 1st in power play goals (328) pic.twitter.com/iHumVLQytQ
— ESPN Stats & Info (@ESPNStatsInfo) October 26, 2023
According to ESPN Stats and Info, “Alex Ovechkin played his 1,500th NHL game Wednesday (including playoffs). Here’s where he stands in the record book: – 2nd in goals (896) behind Wayne Gretzky (1,016) – T-2nd in game-winning goals (134) behind Jaromir Jagr (151) – 1st in power play goals (328).”
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— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) October 26, 2023
Alex Ovechkin scores his 824th career goal to extend the lead to 6-4. It marks Ovechkin's 55th career empty net goal. Only Wayne Gretzky (56) has scored more empty net goals in NHL history.
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) October 26, 2023
With a goal and an assist tonight against New Jersey, Alex Ovechkin recorded his 418th career multi-point game.
— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) October 26, 2023
The Washington Capitals have defeated the New Jersey Devils and the concluding score was 4-6. Ovechkin converted an empty-net goal to give the Washington Capitals the victory over the New Jersey Devils.
