Lightning Round: Alex Ovechkin hits 800

Photo by Michael Reaves/Getty ImagesPrior to last night there were only two people who could claim to have scored 800 goals in the NHL, Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe. This morning, there are three. Alex Ovechkin became the third member of the most exclusive club in professional hockey, and he did it in style. The Great Eight scored not one, not two, but three goals to hit the 800 goal mark in the Washington Capitals 7-3 win over the Chicago Blackhawks.

Capitals Radio call of Alex Ovechkin's 800th career goal pic.twitter.com/SUiZVoOSqH

— Tim and Friends (@timandfriends) December 14, 2022 It’s been a rather steady climb to 800 throughout his career.

# of Games to each Alex Ovechkin milestone goal

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