Alex Ovechkin Injured After Scoring Twice in Capitals' Win Over Utah
Ovechkin's two goals bring him closer to Gretzky's record, but a leg injury raises concerns.
- Ovechkin scored twice against Utah, reaching 868 career goals, just 27 shy of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record.
- He suffered a leg injury after a collision with Utah's Jack McBain, leaving his status uncertain.
- Ovechkin leads the NHL with 15 goals this season, achieving this mark in just 18 games.
- The Capitals completed a three-game road trip sweep with a 6-2 victory over Utah.
- Ovechkin tied Jaromir Jagr's record by scoring on his 178th different goaltender.
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