Ovechkin did not score in the next NHL match

As part of the regular NHL championship, the Washington Capitals team was defeated by the New Jersey Devils on the road with a score of 2-5.

The captain of Washington, Russian hockey player Alexander Ovechkin, spent 13 minutes and 25 seconds on the ice. During this time, he made two shots on the opponent's goal, but did not show effective actions. Thus, the series of games without abandoned goals for the 41-year-old striker reached 12 matches. This was only the second time in his NHL career. It is worth noting that in the season 2023/24 Ovechkin did not score for 14 consecutive games (the period from November 22 to December 20), which was the worst indicator for him.

In the current season, Ovechkin has 5 points (1 goal and 4 assists), scored in 17 matches held.

There is a possibility that this season Alexander Ovechkin will be able to surpass the record of Wayne Gretzky in the total number of goals thrown in the NHL, given the matches of the regular championship and the playoffs. That record is 1,016 goals. At the moment, the Russian player has 1007 abandoned goals. At the same time, Ovechkin already ranks first among the best snipers in the history of the regular NHL championships. This season is likely to be his last in the league.

Washington currently has 20 points and is ninth in the Western Conference standings. New Jersey, with 28 points, is in fourth place.

The next meeting between Washington and New Jersey will take place on the night of November 15. This time, the teams will play on the home ice of Washington.