"Ovechkin's late-game tally extended his empty-net goals record to 72, sixteen above second-place Wayne Gretzky, who has 56 empty-net goals."
"He now has 44 career goals against the Penguins, including 27 at PPG Paints Arena, the most among active players and tied for the fourth most all-time."
"With Ovechkin waiting until the offseason to decide whether he'll return for another season, Saturday could be the final time he makes the trip to visit his biggest rivals."
Alex Ovechkin scored his 32nd goal of the season and 929th career goal during a 6-3 victory over the Pittsburgh Penguins. The goal came on an empty net after a brief exchange with Tom Wilson. Ovechkin's empty-net goals record increased to 72, significantly ahead of Wayne Gretzky. He has 44 career goals against the Penguins, with 27 at PPG Paints Arena. Penguins fans honored Ovechkin with a tribute video and standing ovation, and he was named First Star of the Game.
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