Ovechkin becomes Capitals' all-time leader in games played

Nobody has been a bigger mainstay in Washington than Alex Ovechkin.

Competing in his 984th career game Monday against the Columbus Blue Jackets, the Capitals captain became the franchise's all-time leader in games played, passing former Caps blue-liner Calle Johansson:

Meanwhile, Ovechkin is also the franchise's all-time leader in goals (596) and points (1,105). Teammate Nicklas Backstrom sits first in assists with 570, with Ovechkin in second at 509.

Through 62 games this season, Ovechkin has tallied 38 goals and 32 assists.