Ovechkin reaches 35-goal mark for 10th time

Alex Ovechkin is showing no signs of slowing down.

The Washington Capitals' superstar winger scored during the second period of Monday's game in Buffalo to give him 35 on the season, the most in the NHL to this point.

The goal was scored on a net-front deflection, not a typical goal for Ovechkin. It was briefly reviewed for a potential high stick, but was ruled good, allowing him to reach the milestone for the 10th time in his career.

Ovechkin is now on pace for 49 goals, and is in line to push for his seventh Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the league's top goal-scorer.

Here's a look at his totals from previous award-winning seasons:

• 2008 - 65
• 2009 - 56
• 2013 (lockout shortened) - 32
• 2014 - 51 goals
• 2015 - 53 goals
• 2016 - 50 goals