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Ovechkin Sets NHL Regular-Season Goals Record as Kaprizov Hits Landmark and Sharks Rookie Nets First

The 40-year-old set the mark during an overtime win that bolstered Washington’s playoff footing.

Overview

  • Washington beat New Jersey 4–3 in overtime in Newark, with Alexander Ovechkin scoring No. 912 and adding an assist as Jakob Chychrun delivered the OT winner.
  • Ovechkin’s third‑period strike was his 152nd game‑tying goal, extending his own NHL record and ending a nine‑game goal drought.
  • Minnesota edged Winnipeg 4–3 in overtime, and Kirill Kaprizov posted a goal and two assists to reach 285 career points, moving into sole possession of second on the Wild’s all‑time list.
  • Kaprizov set up Matt Boldy’s overtime winner as the Wild reinforced their grip on third place in the Central Division.
  • San Jose defeated Vancouver 6–3, with 20‑year‑old Igor Chernyshev scoring his first NHL goal and adding an assist as the Sharks snapped a three‑game skid and hold fifth in the Pacific.