Alex Ovechkin just welcomed former teammate and 2018 Stanley Cup champion, Pheonix Copley, to his exclusive list.
Taking a perfect setup from Rasmus Sandin, Ovechkin clapped a one-timer past Copley from his office.
Ovechkin beat Copley high to the bar short-side with his shot. Copley was helpless to do anything. The Capitals were on a five-on-three power play.
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— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 7, 2023
Ovechkin’s goal came at 2:31 of the third period and briefly tied the game, 2-2. It was Ovi’s 36th goal of the season and the 816th of his career. The Capitals captain now trails Wayne Gretzky by 78 for the NHL’s all-time goals record.
Copley is now the 169th (nice) goalie Ovechkin’s ever scored on. Only two players in NHL history have tallied against more: Jaromir Jagr (178) and Patrick Marleau (177).
Alex Ovechkin career goal no. 816.
PHEONIX COPLEY! YOU JUST MADE THE LIST. https://t.co/oApUcriuuB
— Ian Oland (@ianoland) March 7, 2023
Copley spent seven seasons in the Capitals organization, including parts of six in Hershey. He served as backup to Braden Holtby the entirety of the 2018-19 season.
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