Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes the 60th NHL player to record 700 career assists
By STEPHEN WHYNO
Posted 10/15/24
Alex Ovechkin has become the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 career assists. Ovechkin reached the milestone with his second assist in the Washington Capitals' home game against Vegas. His …
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Capitals' Alex Ovechkin becomes the 60th NHL player to record 700 career assists
Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, center, attempts a shot against Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Adin Hill, left, and Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (3 ) during the first period of an NHL hockey game Tuesday, Oct. 15, 2024, in Washington. (AP Photo/John McDonnell)
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By STEPHEN WHYNO
WASHINGTON (AP) — Alex Ovechkin is the 60th player in NHL history to record 700 career assists, reaching the milestone with his second point Tuesday night in the Washington Capitals ' game against the Vegas Golden Knights.
Ovechkin had a secondary assist on Tom Wilson's power-play goal early in the second period, then set up linemate Aliaksei Protas to make it 3-1 a few minutes later. A video montage of his assists played on arena video boards at the ensuing timeout, and Ovechkin waved to fans who gave him a standing ovation.