Alex Ovechkin has goals in three consecutive games after finding the back of the net against the Toronto Maple Leafs on Wednesday.
Ovechkin scored a power-play goal from his office, beating Leafs goaltender Joseph Woll with a one-timer from the left circle.
The goal was Ovechkin’s 844th of his illustrious career, bringing him to within FIFTY of Wayne Gretzky for the NHL’s all time goals record. FIFTY. 50.
Ovi’s goal came 9:57 in the second period to trim the Leafs’ lead to 2-1. John Carlson and Tom Wilson registered the assists.
The goal marked the second time Ovechkin has scored on Woll. He previously scored on the Leafs goaltender in a game on October 24, 2023 for his 300th career power-play goal.
“He’s a dangerous player, especially in his kitchen,” Woll said then.
Ovechkin now has 22 goals on the season and is on pace for 26 by year’s end. Ovi’s been on a 40-goal pace since the new year.
The goal marked Ovechkin’s 310th career power-play goal. He has four goals in his last three games.
Update: Ovi scored career goal number 845 in the third period. He’s got two in the game, matching Auston Matthews.
