Alex Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week after passing Gordie Howe
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Ovechkin named NHL’s First Star of the Week after goal No. 802 Original publication: NBC Sports Washington
For the third consecutive week, a Washington Capital Tabbed as the NHL’s First Star of the Week. This star is now for the second time in succession. Alex Ovechkin.
Colorado Avalanche netminder Alexandar Georgiev Vancouver Canucks Forward Elias Pettersson Ovechkin and Ovechkin were named the second- and third stars of each week. Ovechkin was the league’s First Star of the Week last week after he scored his 800th career goal vs. Chicago; Caps’ goalie Charlie Lindgren The week before, he was named First Star.
The Great 8 was given the honor after scoring twice in Washington’s 4-1 win over Winnipeg on Friday, as he surpassed Gordie Howe for the second-most goals His 802nd career strike is the most significant in NHL history.
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The Capitals also enjoyed weeklong success during Ovechkin’s surge. Ovi scored two goals and provided four assists, resulting in a perfect record of 3-0-0 in their three games. Ovechkin has helped Washington win nine of the ten last games. stellar defense and goaltending, as well as improved health throughout the roster.
“Ovechkin (22-19—41 in 36 GP), who leads all Capitals skaters and ranks seventh in the NHL with 22 goals in 2022-23, is on pace for his 10th career 50-goal season and now sits 93 tallies shy of breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record for the most goals in NHL history,” read the league press release.
Washington is in a good place as the 2022 calendar year draws to an end. Their next test is at Madison Square Garden as they face the Rangers on Tuesday. They’ll also take on the Senators and Canadiens at home before the year is out.