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Ovechkin Joins Gretzky in Elite 1,000-Goal Club
23 Mar
Summary
- Alex Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career goal combining regular season and playoff points.
- He is the second player in NHL history to achieve this significant milestone.
- Ovechkin is now only 16 goals away from Wayne Gretzky's combined goal record.
Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has officially surpassed 1,000 career goals, a momentous achievement that places him in exclusive company alongside Wayne Gretzky. This milestone encompasses both regular season and playoff goals.
Ovechkin's 26th goal of the current season brought his total to 1,000. He has amassed 923 regular season goals, extending his lead in league history, and an additional 77 playoff goals. This puts him in strong contention to break Wayne Gretzky's all-time combined goals record of 1,016, as Ovechkin is now just 16 goals shy.
This accomplishment further solidifies Ovechkin's legendary status. His decorated career includes numerous accolades such as the Calder Trophy, Art Ross Trophy, and three Hart Trophies. He has also won the Rocket Richard Trophy nine times and been selected to the NHL All-Star Game 13 times. Notably, he led the Capitals to a Stanley Cup victory in 2018, earning playoff MVP honors.
The Capitals are currently vying for a Wild Card spot, sitting five points out of contention with eleven games remaining in the season.
