Alex Ovechkin fired just about the perfect version of his signature one-timer that has defined his remarkable career. When the puck hit the net, it made him the top goal scorer in NHL history.
Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal on Sunday in the Washington Capitals’ game against the host New York Islanders, beating fellow Russian Ilya Sorokin on a power play with 12:34 left in the second period. He took a perfect pass from longtime teammate Tom Wilson and fired an absolute laser past Sorokin with defenceman Jakob Chychrun screening.
Ovechkin had never scored on Sorokin before, making his countryman the 183rd different goaltender he has beaten. He dived onto the ice to celebrate as so many Capitals fans in attendance chanted “Ovi! Ovi!” from the stands.
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Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin’s power play goal put Washington on the board making it 2-1 New York Islanders in the second …