Ovechkin 861st Goal: Caps Beat Predators

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Post on Nov 07, 2024

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Ovi Does It Again: Caps Take Down Predators as Ovechkin Hits 861

The Washington Capitals came out on top against the Nashville Predators on Wednesday night, securing a 4-1 victory in a game that saw Alex Ovechkin make history once again. The Great Eight notched his 861st career goal, surpassing Gordie Howe for sole possession of second place on the NHL's all-time scoring list.

The crowd went wild when Ovechkin buried a one-timer from the left circle in the second period, putting the Caps up 2-1. This goal wasn't just about the win; it was about Ovi making his mark on the NHL record books. The 37-year-old Russian superstar continues to defy age and expectations, and now sits just 94 goals behind Wayne Gretzky's untouchable record of 894.

The win wasn't all about Ovi, though. The Caps got contributions from Evgeny Kuznetsov, who had a goal and an assist, and Nicklas Backstrom, who also scored a goal. Ilya Samsonov was stellar in net for Washington, stopping 29 of 30 shots.

The Predators were led by Matt Duchene, who scored their lone goal. Juuse Saros stopped 26 shots for Nashville, but couldn't keep up with the Caps' offensive firepower.

The Predators put up a good fight, but the Capitals were simply too much to handle. With Ovi on a mission, the Caps are a force to be reckoned with. This was a statement win for the Caps, and a reminder to the rest of the league: Ovi isn't done yet.