As Alex Ovechkin lined up for the opening faceoff against the Ottawa Senators, he made NHL history. With the drop of the puck, Ovechkin became just the 24th player to ever play in 1,500 career games. He also joined an even more exclusive club, becoming, fittingly, the eighth player in NHL history to play 1,500 … Continue reading Alex Ovechkin becomes 24th player in NHL history to play in 1,500 career games