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Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 742nd career NHL goal against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday night. The goal moved Ovechkin past Brett Hull for sole possession of fourth place on the NHL’s all-time goals list.
Ovechkin scored the historic marker at 10:19 into the first period. The goal tied the game at 1-1. Evgeny Kuznetsov and Tom Wilsony had the assists.
Where were you when @ovi8 scored No. 742? pic.twitter.com/UAxGbA70KF
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 13, 2021
The Capitals released a pre-recorded video from Brett Hull following the goal, congratulating Ovechkin on his historic goal.
“Well Alex, the Great Eight, you have lived up to your nickname and more.”
The Golden Brett congratulates the #Gr8.#ALLCAPS | @LeidosInc pic.twitter.com/38cI59wVHI
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 13, 2021
Ovechkin now has 12 goals and 10 assists in 13 games so far this season. He is now 24 goals behind Jaromir Jagr (766) for third all-time and is only behind Jagr, Gordie Howe (801), and Wayne Gretzky (894) in goals scored for his NHL career.
the road cheers say it all pic.twitter.com/OAaZHpglaz
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 13, 2021
By Diane Doyle
