Alex Ovechkin scored twice as the Washington Capitals defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2, marking their third consecutive victory. This win also propelled the Capitals past the Detroit Red Wings into eighth place in the Eastern Conference, securing a playoff spot for the first time since early January. Ovechkin's performance against the Flames made him the third player in NHL history to score at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons. Additionally, Ovechkin is now just 50 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky's record for the most goals of all time, with 845 career goals, now only 49 behind Gretzky.
The Great 8 is 50 away from passing the Great One! 👀 https://t.co/RV50wIHOOC
The Great 8 is 50 away from catching the Great One! 👀 https://t.co/vt9Irz0SB9
Ovechkin doubles down for his 845th career goal 🙌 https://t.co/2I23S98t8d
Ovechkin from left circle cuts Capitals deficit to 4-3 with 13:18 left. 2nd of game, 23 for season, 845 for career -- 49 behind Gretzky.
Ovechkin scores his second of the game. It's a 4-3 TOR lead now.
Alex Ovechkin is now just 50 goals away from tying Wayne Gretzky for the most of all-time! @spittinchiclets https://t.co/egKsm985xA
50 away from Gretzky 👀 https://t.co/5OqejrXpzP
Alex Ovechkin scored two goals Monday night as the Washington Capitals defeated the Calgary Flames 5-2 and moved past the Detroit Red Wings into eighth place in the Eastern Conference, securing a playoff spot for the first time since early January. https://t.co/oEBIYsfaGm
Alex Ovechkin scored twice and became the third player in NHL history to have at least 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons as the Washington Capitals beat the Calgary Flames 5-2 on Monday night. https://t.co/dExEGQKYua
#Caps Douse Flames, 5-2 — Ovechkin strikes twice as Caps win third straight, closing trip with winning Calgary: https://t.co/XqwoQltJFe
Ovechkin scores twice, Capitals douse Flames 5-2 https://t.co/Ptw7N883ZC https://t.co/zeHblW3p3C