December 24, 2022 - 8:00 PM
Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin scored his 801st and 802nd career goals in the NHL last night, making him the second-highest goal scorer in league history.
It’s not common for NHL players to shake hands with the other team, aside from when one has been eliminated in a playoff series. But last night, Dec. 23, was a historical moment that saw the Winnipeg Jets commend his accomplishment one-by-one.
Many hockey fans are excited to watch and see if the 37-year-old Russian will be able to beat Gretzky’s record of 894.
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