Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin participated in the match between Washington Capitals and San Jose Sharks (1:2).
The Washington captain played in his 1,365th game in the regular championship of the National Hockey League (NHL). He broke into the top 50 players in regular season games, repeating the record of Eric Staal, who currently plays in the NHL. Ovechkin’s next target is Teppo Numminen, who has played in 1,372 games. Patri Marleau became the player with the most appearances in league history with 1,779 league matches.
Ovechkin played in 18 games in the National Hockey League this season and recorded 5 goals and 7 assists. The Russian striker could not score a goal in the last two matches.
The difference between the Russian player who scored the most goals in the league and Wayne Gretzky is now 67 goals. On November 28, Washington will play against San Jose.
Previously reportedOvechkin was taken down with a strong power move.