"Ovechkin connected on a huge one-timer from the left circle, beating Colorado Avalanche goaltender Mackenzie Blackwood, marking his 1,000th career goal in the regular season and playoffs combined."
"The goal marked Ovechkin's first power-play goal at home this season and his first at Capital One Arena since scoring his 894th goal and tying Wayne Gretzky on April 4, 2025."
Alex Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career goal with a power-play one-timer against the Colorado Avalanche, tying the game at 2-2. He has 923 regular season goals and 77 playoff goals. Ovechkin is now second in NHL history for combined goals, behind Wayne Gretzky. The Capitals honored him with a standing ovation at Capital One Arena. This goal was also his first power-play goal at home this season and marked his 26th goal of the 2025-26 season, with assists from Dylan Strome and Cole Huston.
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