Alex Ovechkin Achieves 700 Career Assists in Capitals' Win

The Washington Capitals defeated the Vegas Golden Knights 4-2 as Ovechkin became the sixth player in NHL history to record both 700 goals and assists.

Ovechkin assisted on goals by Tom Wilson and Aliaksei Protas during the Capitals' victory over the Golden Knights.
He is now one of only six NHL players to have both 700 goals and 700 assists, joining legends like Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe.
Ovechkin's milestone came in his 20th NHL season, highlighting his longevity and consistent performance.
The Capitals secured their first win of the season, with Logan Thompson making 24 saves against his former team.
Vegas' season-opening winning streak ended at three games, with Jack Eichel and Victor Olofsson scoring for the Knights.