Ovechkin Reaches 700 Assists, Joins Elite Club

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin reached a significant career milestone, becoming the 60th NHL player and only the sixth in history to achieve both 700 goals and 700 assists. This accomplishment came during a 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, where Ovechkin assisted on goals by Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas. Currently, Ovechkin stands at 853 career goals, making him second on the all-time goal-scoring list, and he is 42 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky's record. His contributions helped the Capitals rebound from a season-opening loss, with notable performances from Jakob Chychrun and Jakub Vrana as well. This milestone further solidifies Ovechkin's legacy, aligning him with legends like Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe in the exclusive 700/700 club. At age 39, Ovechkin continues to focus on surpassing Gretzky's goal record while maintaining his status as a first-ballot Hall of Famer candidate.