With 40 goals, Alex Ovechkin is tied for the NHL lead in goals and the Washington Capitals superstar isn’t slowing down anytime soon. With 700 career goals in his sights, he’ll get another kick at that can tonight against the New York Islanders.
Can Ovechkin score two goals and set off a wild celebration Caps fans will remember for moments to come? Or will it have to wait until the Caps are on the road? It’ll be interesting to find out.
When Ovechkin reaches the 700 goal club he will join the likes of seven other players: Wayne Gretzky, Gordie Howe, Jaromir Jagr, Brett HUll, Marcel Dionne, Phil Esposito, and Mike Gartner.