The chase is on. With 29 power-play strikes, the Oilers sniper needs five power-play goals in Edmonton’s final six games to tie Tim Kerr and six to break his record. Four of Edmonton’s six remaining games are against the Anaheim Ducks and San Jose Sharks.
The Washington Capitals recognized Alex Ovechkin before their game Tuesday night against the Columbus Blue Jackets with a pregame ceremony for passing Howe.
The Washington Capitals will honor Alex Ovechkin on Tuesday, March 21 for scoring career goal number 802 which lifted him past Gordie Howe for second place on the NHL's all-time, goal-scoring list. According to a release, Capitals owner Ted Leonsis, Capitals president Dick Patrick, NHL deputy commissioner Bill Daly, and Mark Howe will join Ovi's…