Washington Capitals' Ovechkin Sets NHL Record With 802nd Goal

Historic Night for Ovechkin as He Surpasses Howe

In a historic moment for the NHL, Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin scored his 802nd career goal on Tuesday night, surpassing Gordie Howe for second place on the NHL's all-time goalscoring list.

Ovechkin's milestone goal came in the second period of the Capitals' game against the Montreal Canadiens. With the Capitals trailing 2-1, Ovechkin took a pass from Evgeny Kuznetsov and fired a wrist shot past Canadiens goaltender Jake Allen. The goal sent the crowd at Capital One Arena into a frenzy and brought the game to a standstill as Ovechkin's teammates and opponents alike congratulated him on the achievement.

A Legacy of Excellence

Ovechkin's 802nd goal is the latest in a long line of accomplishments for the Russian superstar. Ovechkin, 37, has been one of the most dominant goal-scorers in NHL history, winning the Rocket Richard Trophy for most goals scored in a season nine times.

In addition to his goal-scoring prowess, Ovechkin is also a gifted playmaker and has recorded over 600 assists in his career. He is a three-time Stanley Cup champion and has led the Capitals to the playoffs in each of his 17 seasons in Washington.

Chasing Gretzky's Record

With his 802nd goal, Ovechkin is now just 92 goals behind Wayne Gretzky's all-time NHL record of 894 goals.

While Ovechkin is still several seasons away from retirement, he is on pace to break Gretzky's record within the next two or three years. If he can stay healthy and continue to produce at a high level, Ovechkin could become the NHL's all-time leading scorer by the end of the 2024-25 season.

A Historic Night for the NHL

Ovechkin's 802nd goal was a historic moment for the NHL. It is a testament to his incredible skill and longevity, and it is a reminder of why he is considered one of the greatest players in the history of the game.