The Washington Capitals face the Dallas Stars on their home court on Friday, December 16. Before the start of the game, Alexander Ovechkin's record was honored: the player scored his 800th puck in the National League.
The Russian scored a hat trick during the game against Chicago and reached a new mark in the NHL. The player scored his 800th goal, and with the same club. Ovechkin is in a step to equal Gordie Howe, the player scored 801 pucks during his career in the National League. The record belongs to Wayne Gretzky, the Canadian scored 894 goals.
The game against Chicago ended in a resounding 7-3 victory for the Capitals. Teammates congratulated Alexander with a record: they shouted in his honor and poured beer over the player.
The score in the meeting with Dallas has not been opened yet. Before the start of the game, there was a ceremony honoring Ovechkin. Fans welcomed the captain of the Capitals with applause.