Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals against the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena on Feb. 8, 2020 in Washington, DC. Credit: Getty Images/Patrick Smith
WASHINGTON – Barry Trotz knows Alex Ovechkin is going to become the eighth NHL player to reach 700 goals. He’s even betting his former captain eventually breaks Wayne Gretzky’s league record of 894 goals. The Islanders coach is just hoping he does not have to watch the Capitals’ superstar reach his next milestone in person.
The Islanders face the Metropolitan Division-leading Capitals on Monday night at Capital One Arena to conclude a two-game trip that opened with a 3-1 loss to the Lightning on Saturday night.