Alex Ovechkin just achieved a bit of history in the first period. After tallying his 15th goal of the season, Ovechkin tied Mike Bossy for 21st all-time on the NHL goal list.
Tom Wilson tallied the primary assist.
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Nicky→Whip→Ovi 🚨 #CapsBolts #ALLCAPS pic.twitter.com/c8fneeXIbF
— #CapsGiving🦃 (@Capitals) November 24, 2017
In the first period, Ovechkin had two odd-man breaks, but chose to pass each time. Late in the first period, with Tom Wilson playing the role of a playmaker and Nicklas Backstrom driving the net, Ovi played the role of finisher, nailing a one-timer to the back of the net.
Lightning goaltender Andrei Vasilevskiy didn’t stand a chance.
Ovechkin now sits four goals behind Mark Recchi (577) to enter the NHL’s top 20 at age 32.
Your daily reminder that @ovi8 is a legend pic.twitter.com/AeDMV16cdL
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) November 24, 2017
Here’s Wes Johnson with the goal call.
A beautiful shot from @ovi8 ties the game at 1. Listen to @WesJohnsonVoice #AllCaps pic.twitter.com/k9khUnjfmY
— Byron J. Hudtloff (@ByronHudtloff) November 24, 2017
