During a recent game, Alex Ovechkin scored his 879th NHL goal against Ivan Fedotov of the Philadelphia Flyers, marking it as the 34th time he has scored in consecutive games, tying him with Mario Lemieux for the most such instances in NHL history. This goal also highlights that Fedotov is the 180th different goaltender Ovechkin has managed to score against, extending his record. Furthermore, Ovechkin's tally against Flyers coach John Tortorella became his 35th against him, the most of any head coach during Ovechkin's career.
Ovechkin's 879th goal against Philadelphia Flyers' goalie Ivan Fedotov ties him with Mario Lemieux for the most consecutive games scoring at four.
The 879th goal extends Ovechkin's record for the most different goaltenders scored on, now hitting a total of 180.
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