Alex Ovechkin has made history by becoming the first player in NHL history to score 200 goals across three decades, achieving milestones of 880, 881, and 882 with his 32nd career hat trick against the Oilers. His scoring consistency is highlighted by improved goals per game in recent years, and his accolades reflect his dominance in the league over the decades. The pandemic impacted his scoring pace during the 2020-21 season, indicating he might have reached this record sooner without those disruptions.
After netting his 32nd career hat trick and goals 880, 881, and 882, Ovechkin became the first player to score 200 goals in three different decades.
Ovechkin's scoring remains consistent across his career. Remarkably, he produces slightly more goals per game now than he did during his peak years between ages 25 and 34.
Ovechkin’s accomplishments span three decades, with notable hardware including eight trophies in the 2000s, ten in the 2010s, and one in the 2020s.
Without the interruptions from the pandemic, it's conceivable that Ovechkin would have achieved this record much sooner, as it significantly limited the 2020-21 NHL season.
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