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Capitals vs. Islanders Recap: 4-1 Loss Doesn’t Matter. 895.

Posted on by Becca
Apr 6, 2025; Elmont, New York, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) celebrates after scoring in the during the second period against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. Ovechkin scored the 895th goal of his career, breaking the NHL all-time career goals record previously held by Wayne Gretzky at UBS Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Did Alex Ovechkin score? Boy. Howdy. Did he ever. Let’s relive the moment one more time, shall we?

Plus: That right there, that moment above. The goal, the celebration that followed, the outpouring of love and respect…we just witnessed history. Just an absolutely incredible, iconic, near-perfect moment.

Minus: Eh. They lost the game.

Our three stars:
*** Alex Ovechkin
** Alex Ovechkin
* Alex Ovechkin

Honorable Mention: Dylan Strome and Tom Wilson for setting up #895.

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