In a dominant performance by the Washington Capitals, Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th career goal during a 5-1 victory over the San Jose Sharks. Ovechkin's goal, assisted by Martin Fehervary, came with just over nine minutes left in the third period. This goal not only highlights Ovechkin's prowess as he surpasses numerous goalies in his scoring journey, but also positions him within eight goals of Wayne Gretzky's record of 894. Ovechkin now holds the league record for most third-period goals this season, underscoring his late-game effectiveness at age 39.
Ovechkin deflected a shot from Martin Fehervary past Georgi Romanov with 9:06 remaining in the third period, marking his 887th career goal.
According to ESPN Research, Ovechkin now has 18 tallies this season in the third period, the most in the NHL.
Ovechkin, 39, has 34 goals on the season and is on pace to break Gretzky's all-time record of 894.
Romanov is the NHL-record 182nd goalie that Ovechkin has scored on, showcasing his vast scoring versatility.
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