Alexander Ovechkin, forward for the Washington Capitals, tied NHL legend Wayne Gretzky’s record for most career goals scored with his 894th goal on Friday against the Chicago Blackhawks. Ovechkin, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2004 NHL Entry Draft, has lived up to his potential as an offensive force with numerous scoring records, including most power-play goals and most goals for a single team. In addition to tying Gretzky’s record, Ovechkin has won nine Maurice “Rocket” Richard trophies for most goals in a season, three NHL MVP awards, and led the Capitals to a Stanley Cup victory in 2018. Despite not advancing past the first round of the playoffs since then, the Capitals are currently leading the Eastern Conference and ranked second in the NHL. Ovechkin, 39, has been playing professionally since 2001 and is under contract with Washington until the 2025-26 season. His continued success and pursuit of Gretzky’s record has solidified his legacy as one of the greatest goal scorers in NHL history.
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