In a thrilling NHL matchup, Alex Ovechkin secured a historic 1-0 overtime victory for the Washington Capitals against the Ottawa Senators, scoring his 874th career goal, which brings him just 20 goals away from Wayne Gretzky’s all-time NHL record. Ovechkin’s game-winning goal, assisted by Rasmus Sandin, was a perfect 2-on-1 breakaway shot past rookie goaltender Leevi Merilainen, who had an outstanding game with 26 saves. The Capitals’ Logan Thompson also earned his second consecutive shutout, with 24 saves in the win. Despite strong performances from Ottawa’s Merilainen and physical play from key players like Brady Tkachuk, the game was defined by Ovechkin’s leadership and resilience in a hard-fought, defensive battle. This victory marks another step towards Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s goal record, creating even more excitement for the future of the NHL season.AlexOvechkin #Ovechkin874 #CapitalsWin #WayneGretzky #NHLRecord #OvertimeGoal #NHLHighlights #WashingtonCapitals #OttawaSenators #TomWilson #LoganThompson #NHLMilestones #IceHockey #SubscribeNow #WebTrends
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