It will not be lengthy now. Alexander Ovechkin notched the 885th aim of his profession on Wednesday, leaving him 10 away from breaking Hockey Corridor of Famer Wayne Gretzky’s all-time document (894).
The Washington Capitals captain wristed the puck previous New York Rangers goaltender Igor Shesterkin throughout a third-period energy play to tie the sport at 2-2.
It was Ovechkin’s thirty second aim of the season and the 10th in his last 12 games performed. He is only one level away from turning into the eleventh participant in league historical past to document 1,600 profession factors.
The tally on the man-advantage additionally helped him cross Corridor of Famer Steve Yzerman for 11th in all-time power-play points (595).
Ovechkin’s aim additionally raised $1,790 for pediatric most cancers analysis.
It was announced earlier on Wednesday that “The Nice Eight” would donate the greenback quantity of his complete profession objectives every time he scores till the tip of his profession to the NHL’s Hockey Fights Most cancers initiative and the V Basis. Monumental Sports activities and Leisure, which owns the Capitals, pledged to match every of his donations.
