Alex Ovechkin 700 Top 7 Goals From Capitals Superstar S Legendary Career
It seems fitting that the Washington Capitals’ captain — affectionately nicknamed “The Great 8” — became the eighth player to reach 700 goals. While it took him a few games to hit 699, his goal Saturday give him not only the milestone number but No. 42 on the season as he keeps pace for the Rocket Richard Trophy. Ovechkin has been doing this — dangling through defenders, scoring from his knees or simply firing one-time slap shots — like No....