Alex Ovechkin Moves Into 9th Place in Career Power Play Goals

Posted on October 23, 2018 by Jon Sorensen

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With a power play goal in the third period of Monday nights game in Vancouver, Alex Ovechkin now has 233 career power play goals, passing former Capital Dino Ciccarelli for sole possession of 9th place all time. 

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Ovechkin is now just one power play goal from tying Marcel Dionne for 8th place all time, three power play goals from tying Mario Lemieux for 7th place all time and four power play goals from tying Brenden Shanahan for 6th place all time.

About Jon Sorensen

Jon has been a Caps fan since day one, attending his first game at the Capital Centre in 1974. His interest in the Caps has grown over the decades and included time as a season ticket holder. He has been a journalist covering the team for 10+ years, primarily focusing on analysis, analytics and prospect development.
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3 Responses to Alex Ovechkin Moves Into 9th Place in Career Power Play Goals

  1. DayOne Caps Fanatic says:
    October 23, 2018 at 11:53 am

    Peter Bondra is #53 and Wayne Gretzky #17

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