Overview
- Alex Ovechkin scored in his 349th home game, surpassing Gordie Howe for the most in NHL history, according to NHL PR.
- He tallied twice in Washington’s 7-4 victory over Anaheim at Capital One Arena, marking his 913th and 914th career goals.
- His first goal stood as the game-winner, extending his NHL-record regular-season total to 140 and tying Jaromir Jagr at 151 including playoffs.
- The performance was his 182nd multi-goal game, moving him within seven of Wayne Gretzky’s all-time mark of 189.
- Capitals rookie Justin Sourdif delivered a breakout with a hat trick and two assists for five points.