Ovechkin 1st NHL player with 19 straight 20-goal seasons from start of career
Alex Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons on Monday. The veteran Washington forward scored two power-play goals to lead the Capitals to a 5-2 victory over Calgary for their third consecutive win.
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![The Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, pictured scoring against Flames goalie Dustin Wolf on Monday night, has 12 goals in 20 games since the NHL all-star break after scoring just nine times in his first 44 contests of the season. Washington Capitals player watches the puck beat the Flames goalie and enter the net in a March 18, 2024 NHL game in Calgary.](https://i.cbc.ca/1.7148325.1710858142!/fileImage/httpImage/image.jpg_gen/derivatives/16x9_620/ovechkin-alex-240318-1180.jpg)
Alex Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to score 20 goals in 19 consecutive seasons on Monday. The veteran Washington forward scored two power-play goals to lead the Capitals to a 5-2 victory over Calgary for their third consecutive win.