The Washington Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin has tied Gordie Howe for second all-time in most regular season goals in the National Hockey League.
The 37-year-old potted the 801st marker of his career past Winnipeg Jets goaltender David Rittich in the first period, accomplishing the feat in his 1,310th game.
The late Howe was the NHL’s first 800-goal member, reaching the milestone at 52 years old with the Hartford Whalers in 1980 after spending six seasons in the World Hockey Association.
Ovechkin now sits 93 goals behind Wayne Gretzky for the first all-time.
