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Alexander Ovechkin Becomes 8th Player in NHL History with 700 Career Goals

Bleacher Report | February 22, 2020

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Washington Capitals left wing Alexander Ovechkin added another line to his stellar resume by scoring his 700th career goal on Saturday against the New Jersey Devils.

The Great Eight's 700th career goal was fittingly a blast from the right faceoff circle past Devils goalie Mackenzie Blackwood to tie the game at 2-2 in the third period:

The Capitals congratulated Ovechkin with the following tweets:

Washington Capitals @Capitals

LADIES AND GENTLEMEN, @ovi8 HAS JOINED THE 700 GOAL CLUB! #700VI https://t.co/cVccuAq0Hq

Washington Capitals @Capitals

The Gr8est Goal Scorer of All Time. #700vi #ALLCAPS https://t.

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