WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Alex Ovechkin went from being a game-time decision to making more NHL history on Wednesday night.
The Washington Capitals star scored twice in the team's 5-1 victory over the New York Rangers, giving him 732 career goals in 1,198 games. Those goals moved him past Hockey Hall of Famer Marcel Dionne and into sole possession of fifth place all-time in NHL career goals.
The 36-year-old captain was questionable for the Capitals' home opener with a lower-body injury he sustained in their preseason finale. But Ovechkin participated in a full practice on Wednesday, increasing the likelihood he would play.