Ovechkin Edges Closer to History with 887th Goal in Capitals' Win
Alex Ovechkin continues to cement his legacy as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history. On Saturday night in San Jose, the Washington Capitals' captain found the back of the net for the 887th time in his illustrious career, leading his team to a dominant 5-1 victory over the Sharks. With this goal, Ovechkin moves within just eight of Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing record of 894, a feat once thought to be untouchable.
Ovechkin’s historic goal came in the third period when he redirected a shot from Martin Fehervary past San Jose’s goaltender Georgi Romanov. Notably, Romanov became the 182nd different goalie Ovechkin has scored against—a testament to the Russian superstar’s longevity and versatility. At 39 years old, Ovechkin remains a force to be reckoned with, adding to his season tally of 34 goals and keeping pace to surpass Gretzky before the season ends.
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But Ovechkin’s impact wasn’t limited to just his goal. Earlier in the game, he set up Dylan Strome for Washington’s first score, marking his 776th career point on the road. With the assist and goal, Ovechkin reached 777 career road points, now just two shy of surpassing Gordie Howe for eighth place in NHL history for points scored away from home.
The Capitals bounced back impressively after a disappointing shutout loss against the Los Angeles Kings on Thursday. Washington now boasts an impressive 18-4-1 record following a loss this season, demonstrating their resilience and ability to recover quickly. Aliaksei Protas, Taylor Raddysh, and Trevor van Riemsdyk also contributed goals, ensuring a comprehensive win over a struggling Sharks team that was outshot 17-3 in the opening period.
For San Jose, Macklin Celebrini provided the lone bright spot with a goal, but the Sharks struggled to keep up with Washington’s high-powered offense. Goaltender Alexandar Georgiev was pulled after allowing three goals on 17 shots in the first period, with Romanov stepping in to finish the game.
Looking ahead, the Capitals will return home to face the Detroit Red Wings on Tuesday night, while the Sharks will try to regroup before hosting the Carolina Hurricanes on Thursday. With Ovechkin on the brink of making history, every game feels like a must-watch event. Even the Great One himself, Wayne Gretzky, is expected to be in attendance as Ovechkin inches closer to breaking his legendary goal record.
NHL fans around the world are eagerly watching to see if Ovechkin can complete his chase for history. With his consistency, determination, and the support of his teammates, it seems inevitable that he will soon claim the title of the NHL’s all-time leading goal scorer. The countdown continues.
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