Alex Ovechkin scored his 130th career game-winning goal to keep his hot streak going, the Washington Capitals winning and the Nashville Predators losing. He's just six away from breaking Jaromir Jagr's NHL record. Ovechkin has scored six in his past five games to move on a pace to break Wayne Gretzky's career mark before the end of the season.
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his goal during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators , Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2. Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin waves to the crowd after an NHL hockey game against the Nashville Predators , Wednesday, Nov. 6, 2024, in Washington. The Capitals won 3-2.
Ovechkin has six goals in his past five games to reach 861 for his career. He’s 34 away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s career mark that for decades had seemed unapproachable. “He’s going to go down as the guy with the most goals ever at some point here,” Stamkos said. “He’s just a generational goal scorer and a guy that I’ve always looked up to in terms of how he scores goals. It’s the hardest thing to do in the NHL is score and he’s found a way to do it better than — soon — anyone ever.”
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