Alex Ovechkin Scores 908th Goal as Capitals Beat Jets 4-3

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27 November, 2025

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BREAKING: Alex Ovechkin just scored his 908th career NHL goal, leading the Washington Capitals to a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Winnipeg Jets on October 25, 2023. This win marks the Capitals’ fifth triumph in their last six games, intensifying the Jets’ woes as they suffer their third consecutive loss.

In a high-stakes matchup at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C., Ovechkin celebrated his milestone goal during the second period, showcasing his prowess as he lobbed the puck past Jets goalie Eric Comrie. With this goal, Comrie becomes the 186th different goaltender Ovechkin has scored on in his illustrious career.

The game kicked off with John Carlson opening the scoring just 6:38 into the first period, assisted by Tom Wilson. Jakob Chychrun soon followed suit, rocketing a shot that hit the bar and found the back of the net, extending his goal-scoring streak to four games and his point streak to nine. Chychrun is now tied with Cale Makar for the NHL lead in goals by a defenseman.

The Jets fought back, with Gabriel Vilardi scoring twice, including a power-play goal that tied the game at 2-2 early in the second period. Despite their efforts, the Jets could not recover from Ovechkin’s decisive goal, which put the Capitals ahead 3-2.

Capitals’ goalie Charlie Lindgren made 18 saves to secure the win, while Connor McMichael added an insurance goal later in the game. The Jets, whose star goalie Connor Hellebuyck is sidelined for at least a month due to knee surgery, now face mounting pressure as they prepare for their next game against the Carolina Hurricanes on Friday.

Ovechkin was honored in a pregame ceremony for his recent milestones, further energizing the Capitals’ fan base. With this latest achievement, Ovechkin continues to solidify his legacy in NHL history.

As the Capitals look to continue their winning streak, fans eagerly await their next matchup against the Toronto Maple Leafs, also scheduled for Friday.

Stay tuned for further updates as this story develops!