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Before Thursday’s game between the Detroit Red Wing and the Washington Capitals, Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin met Mark Howe, the son of Gordie Howe, who is a Hockey Hall of Famer in his own right.
The #Gr8 meets Mark Howe for the first time! pic.twitter.com/dmpJn5fIlk
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 3, 2022
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Mark Howe is the son of Gordie Howe, who currently ranks #2 on the All-Time List for Goals with 801 goals. Ovechkin is on the verge of tying another goal-scoring record by Howe — most goals for a single franchise which is 786.
Howe scored the first 786 goals of his career with the Detroit Red Wings, ranging from 1946-47 to 1970-71. After playing for a few years in the World Hockey Association (WHA), he played one last season in the NHL with the Hartford Whalers — 1979-80. Gordie Howe had held the NHL record for career goals, until Wayne Gretzky passed him.
— Detroit Red Wings (@DetroitRedWings) November 3, 2022
Mark Howe is a Hall of Fame player in his own right, playing as a defenseman. After playing several years in the WHA, he joined the Hartford Whalers in 1979-80 and played with them through 1981-82.
Howe played most of his career with the Philadelphia Flyers, playing with them from 1982-83 through 1990-91, before playing three seasons with the Detroit Red Wings to close out his hockey career. Mark Howe was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame in 2011.
By Diane Doyle
Mark looked truly excited to meet Ovi. Love to see that.
Alex was wearing skates, but look at the difference in height.
Ovi is a big dude, many forget. 6-3.