Trending Now - Ovechkin Hits 1,000 Goals Despite Caps' OT Loss to Avalanche

WHO:

Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Colorado Avalanche, Justin Sourdif, Connor McMichael, Gabe Landeskog, Nicolas Roy, Logan Thompson, Ethen Frank, Devon Toews, Aliaksei Protas, Cole Hutson, Nathan MacKinnon

Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals, Wayne Gretzky, Colorado Avalanche

WHAT:

Ovechkin's 1,000th goal is his first power-play goal at home for the season.

Justin Sourdif scored his 14th goal of the year.

Ovechkin's total career goals, including playoffs, is 1,030 when counting all situations.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career NHL goal, becoming the second player to reach this milestone.

Ovechkin's goal was his 26th of the season.

Ovechkin extended his career record for regular-season goals to 923.

Wayne Gretzky has a total of 1,016 NHL goals: 894 in the regular season and 122 in the playoffs.

WHERE:

The game took place in Washington, D.C.

WHEN:

The game took place on March 22nd, 2026.

The milestone goal was scored on March 22nd, 2026.

The game ended with the Colorado Avalanche defeating the Washington Capitals 3-2 in overtime.

WHY:

The Capitals were holding onto their last glimmer of hope for the postseason.

Ovechkin scored the goal from his traditional spot on the power play, tying the score with 5:43 left in regulation.

HOW:

Ovechkin's goal was set up by Dylan Strome.

Ovechkin scored during a power play situation.

(UPDATED March 23, 2026 01:32 UTC)

In a thrilling game on March 22, 2026, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals scored his 1,000th goal, marking his first power-play goal at home this season, while Justin Sourdif netted his 14th goal of the year. Ovechkin's career total now stands at 1,030 goals when including playoffs, as he continues to chase the postseason with the Capitals holding onto their last glimmer of hope. The historic goal was set up by Dylan Strome, showcasing the teamwork that remains vital for the team's playoff aspirations.

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(UPDATED March 22, 2026 23:26 UTC)

In a thrilling game in Washington, D.C., Alex Ovechkin scored his 1,000th career NHL goal on March 22, 2026, becoming only the second player in history to reach this milestone. The goal, which was his 26th of the season, tied the game with just 5:43 left in regulation, but ultimately, the Colorado Avalanche triumphed over the Washington Capitals with a final score of 3 to 2 in overtime. Ovechkin's latest achievement also extends his career record for regular-season goals to 923, while Wayne Gretzky still holds the all-time record with 1,016 goals.