Folks, Alex Ovechkin has scored the 164th multi-goal game of his career.
Ovechkin scored his second goal of the night with a one-time shot from his office past a beleaguered Jake Allen. The goal was Ovechkin’s 805th of his career.
Ovechkin scored his career 804 goals in the second period, 5-5.
Eric Gustafsson got his first assist after making a pass into Ovechkin’s wheelhouse. According to NBC Sports Washington, Ovechkin’s one-timer put him at 87 MPH.
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— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 31, 2022
Ovechkin now trails record-breaking Wayne Gretzky by 89 goals.
The two goals put Ovi back on the pace and they now have 50 goals (52.5) this season. He is also back in his 2022-23 goal race in the NHL at his 37th. Ovechkin’s record of 25 is his tie for fourth in the NHL (Conor McDavid: 32; Teiji Thompson: 27; Bo His Horvat: 26; David His Pasternak: 25).
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) December 31, 2022
Only Wayne Gretzky, 189, has had a multi-goal game in NHL history, according to Capitals PR.