Ovechkin repeated the record of “Washington” in the number of assists in the NHL
Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin extended the goalless series in the NHL to 11 matches. He failed to score an abandoned puck in a match with the Ottawa Senators
Russian captain of “Washington” Alexander Ovechkin repeated the club assistant record in the regular championship of the National hockey League (NHL).
“Washington Capitals” beat “Ottawa Senators” in the away match “regular”, winning in overtime with the score 3: 2.
Ovechkin made an effective pass in the 62nd minute, the goal was scored by Cole Hutson. The Russian brought the number of assists in the regular championships of the NHL to 762. Previously, the sole record holder of “Washington” was the former Swedish forward Niklas Backström.
In the match with Ottsawa, Ovechkin could not be noted for an abandoned puck, extending the goalless streak to 11 matches.
This season, Ovechkin can beat Wayne Gretzky's record for the total number of goals in the NHL (including the playoffs) - 1016. Now on account of the Russian 1007 goals. He is already the best sniper in the history of regular championships. This season for the Russian will be the last in his career in the NHL.
