Alex Ovechkin entered today’s game against the New York Islanders with a share of the NHL goals record and went on to break it outright. Scoring twice, including the 895th goal of his career in the second period, Ovechkin surpassed Wayne Gretzky and became the greatest goal scorer in NHL history.
The sold-out UBS Arena crowd was electric as the Capitals fell behind early, but Ovechkin’s record-breaking goal brought the team back into the game. However, it wasn’t enough to overcome the Islanders’ strong start and the final score was 4-1 in favor of New York.
Ovechkin’s historic moment marked the culmination of a special day for hockey fans, many of whom paid upwards of $1,000 for tickets to witness the milestone. The ceremony surrounding Ovechkin’s achievement brought a sense of pride and accomplishment to the Capitals and their fans.
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