NHL | Alexander Ovechkin becomes the second highest goalscorer in history

(Washington) Alexander Ovechkin scores 801^e and 802^e goals of his career and overtakes Gordie Howe as the second-highest scorer in NHL history.

The Caps captain’s historic goal came against the Winnipeg Jets.

The 37-year-old Russian gave his side a 1-0 lead with a 21^e goal this season, with 1:38 remaining in the first period.

Ovechkin converted a wrist shot from the right circle, after catching a back pass from Dylan Strome.

David Rittich was beaten between the pads.

Ovechkin is also at 1449 points, at 18^e rank in history.

The goalscoring record belongs to Wayne Gretzky, with 894.

Ovechkin hadn’t scored in his previous four games, following a hat trick in Chicago.

He is in his 18^e season in the National League.

The Capitals are looking for a fourth straight win.