Alexander Ovechkin scored twice in under two minutes to lead the Washington Capitals to a 5-3 home victory over the New York Rangers. With these goals, Ovechkin’s career total rises to 857, putting him just 37 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record of 894 NHL goals. Ovechkin, now 39, opened the scoring early in the first period and struck again soon after, making it the first game this season where he’s scored twice in a single match.
Capitals Rally for Victory
Alongside Ovechkin’s two goals, the Capitals saw contributions from Connor McMichael, Alexei Protas, and Nic Dowd, securing a much-needed win. Despite a solid effort from the Rangers, with goals by Will Cuylle, Chris Kreider, and Filip Chytil, Washington held strong and now sits fifth in the Eastern Conference, just behind New York in third.
High-Scoring Night Across the League
Tuesday’s NHL action also featured dominant wins by the Seattle Kraken and the Ottawa Senators. Brandon Montour achieved his first career hat trick, leading the Kraken to an 8-2 triumph over the Montreal Canadiens, snapping a three-game losing streak and boosting them to eighth in the Western Conference. Meanwhile, the Ottawa Senators routed the St. Louis Blues 8-1, breaking a two-game skid and securing the eighth spot in the Eastern Conference standings, as the Blues dropped to tenth in the West.
As Ovechkin continues his chase of Gretzky’s record, hockey fans are watching eagerly, with each game bringing him closer to what could be one of the most celebrated records in NHL history.
