Ovechkin Scores 855th Goal in Capitals Victory

Alex Ovechkin reached a significant milestone by scoring his 50th career goal against the Philadelphia Flyers, contributing to the Washington Capitals' 6-3 victory, and marking his 855th career goal overall. This achievement places him in an elite group of players who have scored 50 or more goals against at least four franchises, joining legends like Wayne Gretzky. Ovechkin's empty-net goal not only solidified his standing but also increased his record for the most empty-net goals in NHL history to 58. Currently, he is just 39 goals away from surpassing Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals. The Capitals, who have started the season strong with a 5-1 record, are benefitting from Ovechkin's scoring prowess as they look to contend for the playoffs. His performance this season is pivotal as he aims to reclaim his scoring form after a challenging previous season.