Ovechkin Breaks NHL Record for Goalies Scored On

Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals continues his pursuit of Wayne Gretzky’s NHL career goals record, recently scoring his 874th goal and moving 21 away from the record of 894. In a thrilling overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators, Ovechkin scored against goaltender Leevi Merilainen, marking the 179th different goalie he has scored on, breaking a tie with Jaromir Jagr for the most in NHL history. This season, Ovechkin has amassed 21 goals in just 29 games after recovering from a broken leg that sidelined him for 16 games. The 39-year-old winger has consistently scored at least 20 goals in each of his 20 NHL seasons. With Ovechkin's remarkable scoring pace, he is on track to surpass Gretzky's record by spring. His accomplishments also include holding records for power-play goals and shots on goal, solidifying his legacy in the sport.