Ovechkin had a secondary assist on Tom Wilson’s power-play goal early in the second period, then set up linemate Aliaksei Protas a few minutes later.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, attempts a shot against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill, left, and Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Washington.
“He makes that play happen on that goal,” coach Spencer Carbery said. “Great job using his feet, cuts back, finds space. That’s a huge play in that moment.” “It’s because of lots of shots, lots of rebounds coming from the net, so I’ll take it,” Ovechkin said.Ovechkin is the sixth player with 700 goals and 700 assists, joining Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Jaromir Jagr, Marcel Dionne and Phil Esposito. He credited playing 20 years in the league for his latest accomplishment.Ovechkin would need another 1,304 points to tie Gretzky, the “Great One,” who has more assists than anyone else in hockey has points.
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