Los Angeles Kings hosts Washington Capitals in the regular season match of the National Hockey League (NHL). Capital captain Alexander Ovechkin appeared on the ice from the first minutes.
This match was the 1366th match of the Russian player in the NHL regular championship in his entire career. According to this indicator, Ovechkin moved to a net 50th place in league history, surpassing the result of Eric Staal (1365), who is currently without a team but has not yet officially retired. In 49th place is Teppo Numminen, who played 1372 matches. The record for games played in the NHL belongs to Patrick Marleau (1,779).
Ovechkin played 19 games in the NHL this season and recorded 5 goals and 7 assists. The Russian striker could not score a goal in the last four matches.
The difference between the Russian player who scored the most goals in the league and Wayne Gretzky is now 67 goals. In third place is Gordie Howe, who scored 801 goals during his NHL career.
Previously Panarin’s puck helped Rangers beat Detroit.