After Alex Ovechkin scored his 700th goal, the Washington Capitals left the bench and mobbed the Russian machine at center ice. What would happen next was anyone’s guess as the game was held in New Jersey at the Prudential Center in front of mostly opposition fans.
But the Devils and their supporters showed a ton of class. Putting aside the fact that Ovechkin’s goal tied the game 2-2 in the third period, fans rose to their feet and gave Ovechkin a standing ovation.
During the TV timeout, Devils PA announcer Kevin Clark recognized The Great 8 for his accomplishment and the crowd roared.
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700 for Alex Ovechkin! #ALLCAPS #CapsDevils @wusa9 @WUSA9sports pic.twitter.com/hPWSIAL8TJ
— Tom Hunsicker (@TomSportsWUSA9) February 22, 2020
Ovechkin raised his stick to salute the fans before returning to his seat on the Capitals bench.
Many fans in their seats held up signs.
The Devils also congratulated Ovechkin on his milestone marker on Twitter.
Caps tie the game on Alex Ovechkin's 700th career goal. 2-2
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) February 22, 2020
Congratulations to @Capitals Alex Ovechkin on his 700th NHL goal. #respect pic.twitter.com/zIOTmnKc7h
— New Jersey Devils (@NJDevils) February 22, 2020
Pure class, Devils.
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