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Capitals star forward Alex Ovechkin passed the great Gordie Howe for second in all-time NHL goals after scoring twice in Friday night’s 4–1 win against the Jets, bringing his total to 802 career goals.
Ovechkin tied Howe with his first-period goal before passing him on an empty-netter with one minute remaining in the game. The second score sent Capital One Arena into a frenzy, as Capitals fans chanted “Ovi! Ovi!” and his Washington teammates leapt off the bench to celebrate.
