Alex Ovechkin scores 898th goal of his career, beating Wild's Gustavsson off faceoff with one-timer

"It took Alex Ovechkin five games, but he's finally on the board in his age-40 season. The NHL's greatest goal-scorer extended his NHL goals record to 898 after beating Minnesota Wild goaltender Filip Gustavsson with a one-timer off a faceoff win by Dylan Strome. The lobbed puck rang hard off the far post and in, giving the Capitals a 3-1 lead with 18:41 remaining in regulation. DING! The goal was Ovechkin's third ever tally on Gustavsson, the 72nd different goalie he's beat in his career."

"After starting the season slow due to a lower-body injury suffered in training camp, Ovechkin appears to be finding his game along with the rest of the first line. Against the Wild, Ovechkin registered his first multi-point game of the season with his goal and a first-period primary assist on a Dylan Strome goal. Meanwhile, Strome has 3 points (2g, 1a) on the evening and line-mate Anthony Beauvillier has a primary assist. Ovechkin now has 1,627 points in his career: 898 goals and 729 assists."

Alex Ovechkin scored his 898th NHL goal in his age-40 season on a one-timer off a Dylan Strome faceoff win, beating Minnesota goaltender Filip Gustavsson. The lobbed puck hit the far post and went in, giving the Capitals a 3-1 lead with 18:41 remaining. The goal marked Ovechkin's third against Gustavsson and the 72nd different goalie he has beaten. Ovechkin began the season slowly after a lower-body training-camp injury but registered his first multi-point game with a goal and a first-period primary assist on a Strome goal. Strome finished with three points and Anthony Beauvillier also recorded a primary assist. Ovechkin's career totals are 1,627 points: 898 goals and 729 assists.

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