The Capitals greatest goal scorer of all-time continues his climb up the list. Alex Ovechkin scored two beauties in Washington’s 4-0 washout of the Devils and is now 8 behind Marcel Dionne for fifth all-time in goals.
NHL Scores: Ovechkin scores goals 722 and 723
A remarkable fact this season regarding Ovechkin’s moving up the chart is the fact he’s done most of the damage this month. He meandered through the season with only 7 goals up until March. However, he has 10 goals this month in 12 games. A feat his teammates have noticed.
“I think he took it to heart when everybody was saying he had a bad start.