Alex Ovechkin scored his 874th career goal in overtime, breaking a tie with Jaromir Jagr for most goals scored against against goalies. The goal also moved Ovechkin 21 away from Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894.
Merilainen became the 179th goalie Ovechkin has scored against, breaking a tie with Jaromir Jagr atop the career list. The 22-year-old rookie from Finland was appearing in his eighth game in the league."You have to know when he's on the ice he's going to shoot everything like he did today," Merilainen said.It marked the first time he's scored an OT goal in a 1-0 game in his career.
Of course, Ovechkin is chasing an even bigger record -- Wayne Gretzky's career goals record. With No. 874, he moved 21 away from passing Gretzky's mark of 894 that long seemed unapproachable.The 39-year-old winger is on pace to get to 895 and beyond this spring.Ovechkin raised his arms and pumped his fist before he was mobbed by teammates. It was his 27th career overtime goal, extending his record.
It was Ovechkin's 21st of the season in just his 29th game -- he missed 16 games because of a broken left leg. He has gotten to 20 in all 20 of his seasons in the league, including 2013 when a lockout shortened it to 48 games and 2021 when the COVID-19 pandemic cut the schedule to 56 games.
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