Contributing in a big way, yet again, in the Capitals' 5-3 win over the Ottawa Senators on Friday, future Hall of Famer Alexander Ovechkin reached another major milestone.
About halfway through the second period, ‘The Great 8' would score his 36th and 37th goals of the season. The two goals, his 694th and 695th, would tie and surpass NHL legend and Stanley Cup champion Mark Messier for 8th all time in NHL goals.
Career goal No. 695 for Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8).
He now has sole possession of 8th on the all-time goals list, passing Mark Messier. pic.twitter.com/kptvKJXfsT— NHL (@NHL) February 1, 2020
Following the incredible milestone and win for the Caps, Messier issued a powerful statement of congratulations to Ovechkin;
With @ovi8 passing him on the all-time goals list, Mark Messier shows his appreciation for what the @Capitals captain brings to the table. #NHLStats pic.twitter.com/9VjlHPzoJO— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) February 1, 2020
Ovechkin now sits just 14 goals away from surpassing Mike Gartner for 7th overall and 200 goals shy of passing Wayne Gretzky for most goals in NHL history.
With his 695th career goal, Alex Ovechkin has passed Mark Messier for the eighth most goals in NHL history. pic.twitter.com/Hp0lEsVLZ3— CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) February 1, 2020
