Tag Archives: Gordie Howe

Washington Capitals Honor Alex Ovechkin For Becoming the Second-Highest Goal-Scorer in NHL History

Posted on March 21, 2023 by Michael Fleetwood

NHL The Washington Capitals honored captain Alex Ovechkin for his historic milestone of becoming the National Hockey League’s second, all-time leading goal scorer, after The Great Eight passed NHL great Gordie Howe earlier this season.

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A Post-Game Mood Like No Other: Capitals Celebrate Alex Ovechkin Becoming Second All-Time in Goals Scored

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Matt Weyrich/@ByMattWeyrich December 23, 2022. A night that will forever be etched into NHL history, the history of the Washington Capitals, and in the minds of all Caps fans in attendance at Capital One Arena. The date marks the day … Continue reading →

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Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Scores 802nd Career Goal; In Sole Possession of Second Place on NHL’s All-Time Goals List

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Della Young

Well, The Great Eight has done it. Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 802nd career goal Friday night at Capital One Arena as the team clashed with the Winnipeg Jets. The 37-year-old is now in sole possession of second … Continue reading →

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Joining Mr. Hockey: Alex Ovechkin Scores Career Goal No. 801 Against Winnipeg Jets, Ties Gordie Howe For Second All-Time in NHL History in Goals Scored

Posted on December 23, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Photo: Michael Reaves/Getty Images Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 801st career goal on Friday night against the Winnipeg Jets, tying NHL great Gordie Howe for second all-time in NHL history in Goals Scored.

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Gordie Howe’s Sons May See Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin Pass Their Father’s Goal Record Monday Vs. Red Wings

Posted on December 19, 2022 by Della Young

Photo: Capitals Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin spoke to the media following Monday’s morning skate. The 37-year-old is two goals shy of passing NHL legend Gordie Howe (801) for second on the NHL’s all-time goals list, which he discussed this morning as Gordie Howe’s … Continue reading →

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Forecasting The Climb: An Updated Projection For Alex Ovechkin’s Road to 895 Goals

Posted on December 16, 2022 by Justin Trudel

After Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin entered the elite company of players who scored 800 goals in the NHL in Wednesday’s tilt against the Chicago Blackhawks, it has become clear that it’s a matter of when, not if,  The Great … Continue reading →

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“What A Milestone! So Proud of You Friend”: Peers, Fans, the Hockey World, And Beyond React To Alex Ovechkin’s 800th Career Goal

Posted on December 14, 2022 by Jon Sorensen

Michael Reaves/Getty Images NHL history was made on Tuesday, December 13, 2022 at United Center in Chicago, Illinois as Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin recorded a hat trick to become just the third player in the league’s history to reach … Continue reading →

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And the Countdown Continues: Alex Ovechkin Scores Career Goals No. 798 and 799 Against Chicago Blackhawks, Pulls Within One of 800, Two of Tying Gordie Howe

Posted on December 13, 2022 by Michael Fleetwood

Michael Reaves/Getty Images Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 798th and 799th career goals in the first period of the team’s game against the Chicago Blackhawks on Tuesday night, putting him to within one of reaching 800 goals in … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Scores Career Goal #797

Posted on December 11, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Jonathan Kozub/NHLI via Getty Images Washington Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin scored an empty net goal in the waning moments of the Capitals 5-2 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on Sunday night. This was his 17th goal of the season and … Continue reading →

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Alex Ovechkin Scores His 500th Career Even-Strength, 796th Goal Overall in Victory Over Seattle Kraken

Posted on December 9, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Rob Carr/Getty Images At the conclusion of the Washington Capitals’ 4-1 victory on Friday over the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena, captain Alex Ovechkin scored his 16th goal of the season and 796th of his NHL career.

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