Ovechkin scores goal No. 887 as Washington Capitals rout Sharks
Alex Ovechkin scored his 34th goal of the season, and the 887th of his illustrious career, at the 10:54 mark of the third period to complete the scoring. Macklin Celebrini scored his 21st of the season in the third period for the Sharks, who lost for the fourth time in five games.
Ovechkin scores No. 887, Capitals defeat Sharks
SAN JOSE -- Alex Ovechkin scored his 887th goal to move eight away from breaking Wayne Gretzky 's NHL record of 894, and the Washington Capitals defeated the San Jose Sharks 5-1 at SAP Center on Saturday. "I think we had a pretty good start, all four lines rolling. Holding the puck, making smart decisions," Ovechkin said.
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