"Ovechkin started the night off by scoring on a one-timer from the slot 3:52 into the first period. After taking a slick pass from Dylan Strome behind the net, Ovechkin sent a shot that hit off the far post but then ricocheted off Knight and in."
"Ovechkin then tied Gretzky's career mark in one fewer game, hammering home a one-timer for his 324th career power-play goal. Carlson and Strome got the assists."
"Once Ovechkin emerged from the pig pile, he located Gretzky in the crowd and bowed to him from ice level, showing respect to his past accomplishments."
"While conducting an interview with Al Koken after the game, Ovechkin began tearing up and replied, 'I'm happy I did it here.'"
On April 4, 2025, Alex Ovechkin tied Wayne Gretzky's career goals record in a game against the Chicago Blackhawks. Ovechkin scored his first goal early in the first period and later tied the record with a power-play goal. The moment was celebrated by Capitals players and fans, with Gretzky in attendance. Ovechkin showed respect to Gretzky by bowing to him after the milestone. Following the game, Ovechkin expressed his happiness about achieving the record at Capital One Arena, and the team celebrated with a beer bath in the locker room.
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