Alex Ovechkin gets goal number 600 vs Jets

by Matt Bachota · Published March 12, 2018 · Updated March 12, 2018

‪Alex Ovechkin is the 20th player in NHL history to hit goal number 600. Ovechkin is also the 4th fastest to hit goal number 600, he did so in 990 games! ‬only Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, and Brett Hull have gotten to number 600 faster then Ovi.

Ovechkin is the sixth player in NHL history with at least nine 40-goal seasons, joining legends Wayne Gretzky, Mario Lemieux, Marcel Dionne, Mike Gartner and Mike Bossy.

The goal gave the Capitals a 2-1 lead over the Jets in the second period. Check back tonight after the game for a full game recap!