News – NHL – Alexander Ovechkin joins Brett Hull

Scorer of his 741st NHL goal last night against Buffalo, forward Alexander Ovechkin joined Brett Hull ranked fourth among the best scorers in league history. The Russian will now try to catch up Jaromir Jagr which totals 766 goals. Come next Gordie Howe (801) and Wayne Gretzky (894). In that game, Ovechkin also had 2 assists reaching a total of 600 NHL assists.

Tied for FOURTH-MOST GOALS ALL-TIME in NHL history‼ ️#ALLCAPS | @LeidosInc pic.twitter.com/hnaCrouCjQ

– Washington Capitals (@Capitals) November 9, 2021