Hockey
Ovechkin breaks Howe’s home scoring record
Russian forward of the Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin has once again updated the NHL record table, the league’s press service reports.
The 40-year-old Russian forward broke Gordie Howe’s record for the most home matches with goals scored. Howe had 348 such games. Ovechkin brought their number to 349, hitting the Anaheim Ducks goal at Washington’s Capital One Arena.
Ovechkin equaled Howe’s record on November 26, after which he failed to score in eight straight home games.
The goal against Anaheim was the Russian’s 913th goal in the NHL regular season (a league record) and the 990th including the playoffs.
Source: Sportbox
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