Alex Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career NHL goal, encompassing both regular season and playoffs, during a game where the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime. His goal, the 26th of the season, came from his usual power play spot, tying the game with 5:43 remaining in regulation. Ovechkin’s total includes 923 regular-season goals, extending his record for the most in league history, while Wayne Gretzky holds 1,016 total NHL goals, including a playoff record of 122.
