Alex Ovechkins second-period power-play goal not only got the Washington Capitals back into the game (that seemed destined to be a blowout loss), but it also accomplished more history in the process.<\/p>\n
Ovechkin took a pass from John Carlson and one-timed the puck past Bruins goaltender Jeremy Swayman on a five-on-three PP. It was his 20th goal of the season. The goal came off a set-play off a faceoff four seconds into the two-man advantage.<\/p>\n
Ovi is now the eighth player in NHL history to have 16+ consecutive 20-goal seasons. According to the NHLs PR, Ovechkins also the fourth to do so from the start of his career.<\/p>\n
Alex Ovechkin of the @Capitals is the eighth player in NHL history with 16+ consecutive 20-goal seasons and the fourth to do so from the start of his career. #NHLStats: https:\/\/t.co\/WZ4oQOrKin<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/eKVOfv7BOx<\/p>\n NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 9, 2021<\/p>\n The goal was also Ovis 266th career PPG, moving him past Brett Hull into sole possession of second place on the all-time list.<\/p>\n Alex Ovechkin of the @Capitals scored the 266th power-play goal of his NHL career to pass Brett Hull (265) for sole possession of second place in League history.<\/p>\n Dave Andreychuk tops the all-time list with 274. #NHLStats: https:\/\/t.co\/XNMkzM1EKq<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/T4LNfJqFjS<\/p>\n NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) April 9, 2021<\/p>\n Ovi now only trails PPG leader, Hockey Hall of Famer Dave Andreychuk, by eight.<\/p>\n Alex Ovechkin scores on the power play to cut the deficit to 3-1. It marks Ovechkin's 266th career power play goal, passing Brett Hull for the second most in NHL history. pic.twitter.com\/EI1z81bWjJ<\/p>\n CapitalsPR (@CapitalsPR) April 9, 2021<\/p>\n The Russian machine has a ridiculous 13 goals in his last 17 games.<\/p>\n The goal was the 726th of his career. He is five goals away from tying Marcel Dionne (731) for fifth on the NHLs all-time goals list.<\/p>\n Caps are back in the game after this PP goal from @ovi8 moving him into 2nd place on the NHl all-time PP goals list! @WesJohnsonVoice pic.twitter.com\/QbPgCvlDgS<\/p>\n Byron J. Hudtloff (@ByronHudtloff) April 9, 2021<\/p>\n RMNB Coverage of Caps vs Bruins<\/p>\n Screenshot courtesy of NBC Sports Washington<\/p>\n <\/p>\n See the original post: <\/p>\n Alex Ovechkin becomes eighth player in NHL history to have 16+ consecutive 20-goal seasons - Russian Machine Never Breaks<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Alex Ovechkins second-period power-play goal not only got the Washington Capitals back into the game (that seemed destined to be a blowout loss), but it also accomplished more history in the process. Continue reading