Alex Ovechkin Moves Past Gordie Howe On Goals List
2 years agoWashington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL's all-time goals list by scoring his 801st and 802nd goal in Friday's 4-1 win over Winnipeg. He also had one assist in the contest. Ovechkin tied Howe with 18:22 played in the first period and then moved past him with an empty-netter near the end of the game. Prior to Friday's action, the Great Eight had matched his season-worst goal drought with a four-game spell, but he ended it in style. 22 of his goals have come this season, and Ovechkin has also been able to add 19 assists across 36 outings. He will now set his sights on Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals.
Source: ESPN
Source: ESPN