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Alex Ovechkin now holds the record for the most 40-goal seasons in NHL history, with 13. Ovi accomplished this feat during the Washington Capitals' game against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Tuesday. Wayne Gretzky previously shared the record with Ovechkin with 40 or more goals in 12 seasons.
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With this remarkable accomplishment, fans showered Ovi with praise on Twitter. Here's how the NHL community reacted to Ovi's incredible achievement:
Alex Ovechkin was also honored on Tuesday for surpassing Gordie Howe to become the second-highest goal scorer in NHL history after Wayne Gretzky. All Capitals players donned #8 on their backs during the warmups to celebrate the remarkable achievement of "The Great Eight."
Ovi has been a top contributor for the Capitals in terms of goal scoring this season. He has played in 66 games and has managed to accumulated 69 points, totalling (40 goals and 29 assists).
A look into the incredible career of Alex Ovechkin
Ovechkin has scored the second-most goals in NHL history. He only trails Wayne Gretzky. The 13-time NHL All-Star has amassed 820 goals in 16-plus seasons. He is just 74 goals shy of Wayne Gretzky, who scored 894 goals in his career.
In 2001, Ovechkin began his professional hockey career with the Dynamo Moscow of the Russian Super League (RSL). He was selected first overall by the Capitals in the 2004 NHL Draft and made his NHL debut in 2005.
In his first NHL game, Ovechkin scored two goals to lead the Capitals to a 3-2 win over the Columbus Blue Jackets. Ovi has donned the Capitals jersey for his entire career. The 17-year NHL veteran has won nine Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophies, three Hart Memorial Trophies, one Art Ross Trophy and one Stanley Cup.
Alex Ovechkin has recorded at least 100 points in four different seasons. The first time came when he was a rookie during the 2005-06 season. He amassed 106 points (52 goals and 54 assists) in 81 games. The 2007-08 season was the best of his career. He posted a career-high 65 goals and 112 points in 82 games.
He was also impressive during the 2008-09 season. 'The Great Eight' posted 110 points (56 goals and 54 assists) through 79 games. Alex Ovechkin has played 1,340 regular-season games in his career, compiling 820 goals, 659 assists and 1,479 points. On Dec. 13, 2022, Alexander Ovechkin hit the 800-goal mark with a dominating performance.
He scored a hat-trick against the Chicago Blackhawks and became the first player to score 800 goals with one franchise. Ten days later, he surpassed Gordie Howe to move into second place on the NHL's all-time scoring list.
