Overview
- The Washington captain is reported at 903 regular‑season goals, placing him first all‑time in NHL history.
- His goal against Los Angeles came in the 22nd minute to make it 2-0 and stood as the winner in a 2-1 result.
- The tally raised his total of game‑winning goals in league home games to 81, surpassing Jaromir Jagr as reported.
- ClutchPoints reports he now has 442 goals at Capital One Arena, the most by a player at a single venue, passing Howe’s 441 at Detroit Olympia.
- Ovechkin sits at 15 points (6 goals, 9 assists) in 19 games as Washington holds eighth in the Metropolitan Division with 20 points and hosts Edmonton on November 20, while Los Angeles visits San Jose next.