Ovechkin has a double and already has 838 goals! Racing for Gretzky, demolishing the achievements of NHL legends along the way
Maxim Makarov February 21, 2024, 06:56 Moscow time Audio version: Your browser does not support the audio element.
Washington confidently defeated its rival to reach the playoffs.
Washington and New Jersey faced off today at Capital One Arena. The teams are desperately fighting for the playoffs and this game had the status of a four-point game.
It didn’t take long for the hosts to show their advantage in the first minute: Alexey Protas shot at goal from the right wing circle and Connor McMichael immediately ambushed a rebound from Niko Dawes. Then, throughout the first half, there was an even game with a slight advantage for the “devils.” New Jersey finally scored one of these attacks: Nemets’ cross was blocked by Holtz.
In the second half, the visitors had more of an advantage, but could do nothing against the magic of Connor McMichael: the Canadian forward first surrounded Nosek with a handkerchief and then Dawes, literally rolling the puck towards the goal. The Kuznetsov case is still alive! Even in his absence.
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Well, in the third period, things started to end quickly for New Jersey. First, Ovechkin made an impressive pass to Strome, from where on the second attempt he scored.
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And then Ovechkin himself, after winning the throw-in, put the puck into the nearest corner.
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And Sgarbossa backed it up with a dime goal. New Jersey soon cut the deficit to three goals, but Ovi insisted on a bigger lead, converting the power play in the final minute of the game.
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Thus, Washington wins an important game and continues to get closer to the playoff zone. Ovechkin extended his point streak to nine games and also scored his eighth goal in his last eight games. The difference with Gretzky has been reduced to 56 goals.
Ovechkin also moved up to third place in NHL history in goals scored at home (412), ahead of Jaromir Jagr.
