"Alex Ovechkin's 918th career goal was a big one for the Washington Capitals. With 53 seconds remaining in regulation and Calgary Flames goaltender Devin Cooley pulled for an extra attacker, Ovechkin scored on the Flames' empty net from 109 feet away, sealing the game. The Capitals would hold on to win 3-1, ending their four-game losing streak. Not only did Ovechkin extend his overall goals record on the play, but he also did so with his empty-net crown."
"The Capitals would hold on to win 3-1, ending their four-game losing streak. Not only did Ovechkin extend his overall goals record on the play, but he also did so with his empty-net crown. The tally marked Ovechkin's 70th career empty-netter, the most of all time. On the night, Ovechkin had six shots and one hit in 17:49 of ice time. His goal was the 1,667th point of his career."
With 53 seconds remaining and Calgary goaltender Devin Cooley pulled for an extra attacker, Alex Ovechkin scored on the Flames' empty net from 109 feet away to seal a 3-1 Washington Capitals victory. The goal halted a four-game losing streak for Washington. The tally registered as Ovechkin's 918th career goal and counted as his 70th career empty-netter, the most empty-net goals in NHL history. Ovechkin recorded six shots and one hit while logging 17:49 of ice time. The empty-net goal also represented the 1,667th point of Ovechkin's NHL career.
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