The Washington Capitals star Alex Ovechkin has broken the NHL all-time record for shots on goal. Previously held by Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman Ray Bourque, Ovechkin set a new record with his 6,210th shot on goal during the third period of the Capitals’ 3-2 victory over the Ottawa Senators on Thursday night.
As a result of his new tally, Ovechkin joined Bourque as the only two NHL players in history to exceed 6,000 career shots on goal. Following the victory over the Capitals, Ovechkin had taken his tally to 6,211 shots.
Now 37 years of age, Ovechkin has led the NHL in shots on goal on 11 occasions. This includes 10 times during his first 11 seasons in his career.
Despite his notable achievement on the night, Ovechkin has continued to struggle to find his form in recent games. The victory over the Senators marks the fourth game in a row in which the left wing has been unable to score a goal, thus leaving his goal tally at 800 throughout his career.
