Alex Ovechkin had an explosive performance last night. In a game against the New York Islanders, Ovechkin scored two goals in an impressive 4-1 win.
This was a monumental night for both Ovechkin and the Capitals, who finally found their rhythm after a tough start.
On a personal note, Ovechkin managed to tie a record currently held by the greatest NHL player of all time, Wayne Gretzky.
His second goal, which sealed the game, was into an empty net.
This marked his 56th empty net goal in his career, tying Gretzky for the all-time record.
While this is just a minor achievement in Ovechkin's pursuit of Gretzky's ultimate goal record, it's a significant step forward. With just one more empty net goal, he will become the all-time leader in this category and move closer to Gretzky's total goal record.
As seen on Hockey Patrol - Ovechkin Ties Wayne Gretzky's Legendary Record In Historic NHL Moment
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12 NOVEMBRE | 430 ANSWERS Alex Ovechkin Ties Wayne Gretzky's Record With Historic NHL Milestone How many goals do you think Ovechking will score this season? | ||
Less than 20 | 86 | 20 % |
21-30 | 173 | 40.2 % |
31-40 | 121 | 28.1 % |
41 or more | 50 | 11.6 % |
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