Listen "HISTORIC: Alex Ovechkin SCORES 900th Career Goal as Washington Capitals DOMINATE Blues 6-1 | Is the Great Eight Just Getting Started?"
Episode Synopsis
Alex Ovechkin makes NHL history, becoming the first player ever to score 900 career goals in a dominant 6-1 Washington Capitals victory over the St. Louis Blues. The Great Eight's backhander at 2:39 of the second period cements his legacy as the greatest goal scorer the game has ever seen.Dan Holmi breaks down what 900 goals truly means in the modern defensive era, comparing Ovechkin's achievement to Wayne Gretzky's records and examining how the Capitals captain has fundamentally changed hockey. The discussion covers Ovechkin's remarkable consistency across 18 seasons, his influence on young players like Ryan Leonard and Justin, and whether this could be his final year. Plus, analysis of how Tom Wilson's two-goal performance and the power play breakthrough helped Washington snap their four-game losing streak and rediscover their swagger heading into a crucial matchup against the Pittsburgh Penguins.Will Ovechkin's historic night spark a Capitals resurgence, or was this just a temporary boost against a struggling Blues team?Chat Caps hockey with me on Subtext! Join our Locked On Caps Insiders texting community for one-on-ones, breaking news, show previews, and all the latest from your 2018 Stanley Cup Champion Washington Capitals — try it FREE for 14 days: https://joinsubtext.com/lockedoncapitals Support Us By Supporting Our Sponsors!RugietVisit https://rugiet.com/LOCKEDONNHL to get 15% off your first order.GametimeDownload the Gametime app, create an account, and use code LOCKEDONNHL for $20 off your first purchase. Terms apply. Download Gametime today. What time is it? Gametime.MonarchTake control of your finances with Monarch. Use code LOCKEDONNHL at https://monarch.com/lockedonnhl for 50% off your first year.FanDuelDownload the FanDuel app now by visiting FanDuel.com and win $300 in bonus bets if your first $5 bet wins.FANDUEL DISCLAIMER: 21+ in select states. First online real money wager only. Bonus issued as nonwithdrawable free bets that expires in 14 days. Restrictions apply. See terms at sportsbook.fanduel.com. Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-GAMBLER or visit FanDuel.com/RG (CO, IA, MD, MI, NJ, PA, IL, VA, WV), 1-800-NEXT-STEP or text NEXTSTEP to 53342 (AZ), 1-888-789-7777 or visit ccpg.org/chat (CT), 1-800-9-WITH-IT (IN), 1-800-522-4700 (WY, KS) or visit ksgamblinghelp.com (KS), 1-877-770-STOP (LA), 1-877-8-HOPENY or text HOPENY (467369) (NY), TN REDLINE 1-800-889-9789 (TN) Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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