Alexander Ovechkin scored against Samsonov, his former teammate from Washington, marking another milestone in his career.
This goal made Samsonov the 177th goalie Ovechkin has scored on, placing him second on the NHL’s all-time list alongside Patrick Marleau. Only Jaromir Jagr remains ahead with 178 goalies conquered.
Ovechkin’s latest achievement brought his career total to 864 goals and marked his 11th of the current season. He is edging closer to Wayne Gretzky’s record of 894 goals. In recent games, he has netted nine goals in ten matches, just behind Connor McMichael who leads with twelve.
Ovechkin’s Power-Play Dominance:
Not only is Ovechkin chasing historical records, but he also continues to dominate in power-play situations. His recent goal was the 315th power-play score of his career, extending his lead over Dave Andreychuk by a significant margin—41 more than Andreychuk’s 274. Among active players, Steven Stamkos trails far behind with only 217.
Fans might think it’s incredible how Ovechkin keeps breaking records at this stage of his career.
While Ovechkin keeps climbing up the ranks and setting new benchmarks, one can’t help but wonder what other surprises he might have in store for hockey enthusiasts around the world. Do you think he will surpass Gretzky soon?
