In a notable achievement, Alex Ovechkin has become the 60th player ever in the National Hockey League (NHL) to reach the milestone of 700 career assists. He accomplished this feat during a recent game between the Washington Capitals and the Vegas Golden Knights, marking his second point of the evening.

Ovechkin registered a secondary assist when Tom Wilson scored during a power play early in the second period. Shortly afterward, he assisted his linemate, Aliaksei Protas, making the score 3-1 for the Capitals. Following these plays, a celebration video showcasing Ovechkin’s assists was displayed on the arena’s video boards, prompting an enthusiastic standing ovation from the crowd as he acknowledged the fans with a wave.

Ovechkin, who currently ranks second on the all-time goal-scoring list with 853 goals, has already notched up three assists in the first couple of games of the season. At 39 years old, the skilled winger is now just 42 goals away from surpassing Wayne Gretzky’s long-standing record, which has often been viewed as nearly insurmountable.

As the season progresses, fans will undoubtedly be watching to see how quickly he can close in on this prestigious record, alongside celebrating his ongoing contributions to his team. Ovechkin’s legacy in the league continues to grow, making every point he scores and assists he provides all the more significant.