Washington Wins NHL Game Against New Jersey Without Ovechkin Scoring
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Alex Ovechkin has become only the second player in NHL history to reach 1,000 career goals, including playoffs, while playing for the Washington Capitals. The Russian forward hit the milestone in a loss to the Colorado Avalanche, after going scoreless in a previous win over the New Jersey Devils. The achievement cements Ovechkin’s place among the league’s all-time greatest scorers and is a major point of pride for Russian and Washington fans.
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- •On 2026-03-22 Alexander Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career NHL goal in a game against the Colorado Avalanche.
- •The Washington Capitals lost the game in which Ovechkin scored his 1,000th goal.
- •Russian outlets report that Ovechkin’s 1,000 goals total includes both regular-season and playoff goals.
- •On 2026-03-21 the Washington Capitals beat the New Jersey Devils, but Ovechkin did not record a goal or an assist in that game.
- •The win over New Jersey was Washington’s second consecutive NHL victory at that point in the season.
- •With 1,000 career goals, Ovechkin is now the second player in NHL history to reach that mark, after Wayne Gretzky.
What Could Happen If...
- ▸If Alexander Ovechkin continues scoring at a steady pace for the rest of the season He may close the gap further on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL goal records, drawing more global attention to Washington Capitals games.
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