Alex Ovechkin just notched two big pieces of history on the same incredible goal.
With 1 minute and 29 seconds remaining in the third period, Ovechkin scored a no-look backhand on an empty net, bringing him to within 9 of breaking the NHL goals record.
The goal was also his 1,600th NHL point, making him the 11th player to reach the milestone and the seventh to do so with a single team. Ovechkin reached the milestone in 1,474 games, scoring 886 goals and 714 assists.
Most points NHL history
| Rank | Player | Points |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Gretzky | 2,857 |
| 2 | Jaromir Jagr | 1,921 |
| 3 | Mark Messier | 1,887 |
| 4 | Gordie Howe | 1,850 |
| 5 | Ron Francis | 1,798 |
| 6 | Marcel Dionne | 1,771 |
| 7 | Steve Yzerman | 1,755 |
| 8 | Mario Lemieux | 1,723 |
| 9 | Sidney Crosby* | 1,662 |
| 10 | Joe Sakic | 1,641 |
| 11 | Alex Ovechkin* | 1,600 |
* Denotes active players
Ovechkin’s tally sealed the Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Seattle Kraken. Tom Wilson and Nic Dowd were credited with assists on the play.
Ovechkin high-fived his oldest son Sergei along the glass afterward.
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— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 9, 2025
The Capitals posted a highlight video featuring all of Ovi’s milestone points on social media.
Ovechkin is now on pace to tie Wayne Gretzky’s NHL goals record (894) on April 2 at Carolina and break it April 6 against the Islanders.
The 39-year-old’s 33 goals this season rank him fourth in the NHL, tying him with Winnipeg’s Kyle Connor. Only Leon Draisaitl (46), Mark Scheifele (35), and William Nylander (35) have more. Ovi’s in the top 5 in goals despite missing 16 games earlier in the season due to a broken leg.
Ovechkin also now leads the league in empty-net goals with 8, extending his NHL record to 65.
