HOCKEY

Alexander Ovechkin nets 600th career goal

Joe Rodgers 13/03/2018 | 00:38 MYT

Alexander Ovechkin became the 20th player in NHL history to score 600 career goals with his shot past Connor Hellebuyck in the second period of Monday's game against the Jets.

4TH PLAYER EVER TO 600 GOALS IN UNDER 1,000 GAMES! #600VI pic.twitter.com/zC15pXkORd
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 13, 2018

Ovechkin, who scored earlier in the game, reached the 600-goal milestone in 990 games played. Only three players achieved the feat in fewer games: Wayne Gretzky (718), Mario Lemieux (719) and Brett Hull (900).

600 Goals with One Franchise:

Gordie Howe (786 w/ DET)

Steve Yzerman (692 w/ DET)

Mario Lemieux (690 w/ PIT)

Joe Sakic (625 w/ QUE/COL)

Bobby Hull (604 w/ CHI)@ovi8 (600 w/ @Capitals)#NHLStats #WPGvsWSH #600VI pic.twitter.com/zXXSS8e20a

— NHL Public Relations (@PR_NHL) March 13, 2018

Ovechkin's goal was also his league-leading 42nd goal of the season.

This article will be updated.

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