Washington Capitals left winger Alex Ovechkin has further validated his "Alexander the Great" nickname.
On Saturday night, Ovechkin joined Wayne Gretzky and Mike Bossy as the only players in NHL history to score 50 goals in eight or more seasons, according to NHL Public Relations. Ovechkin is the only active player to accomplish the feat.
NHL on NBCAlex Ovechkin joins Mike Bossy and Wayne Gretzky as the only players in NHL history to score at least 50 goals in 8+ seasons! https://t.co/5YU6fFlcBP
Ovechkin scored his 50th and 51st goals in a 6-3 win over the Tampa Bay Lightning.