Ovechkin passes Phil Esposito for 6th on all-time goals list
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The Great Eight continues to climb the ladder.
Washington Capitals sniper Alex Ovechkin passed Phil Esposito to claim sole possession of sixth place on the NHL's all-time goals list Tuesday night against the New York Islanders.
| Rank | Player | Goals | GP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wayne Gretzky | 894 | 1487 |
| 2 | Gordie Howe | 801 | 1767 |
| 3 | Jaromir Jagr | 766 | 1733 |
| 4 | Brett Hull | 741 | 1269 |
| 5 | Marcel Dionne | 731 | 1348 |
| 6 | Alex Ovechkin | 718 | 1177 |
| 7 | Phil Esposito | 717 | 1282 |
The legendary Esposito offered his congratulations to Ovechkin.
And now a message from the great Phil Esposito for Alex Ovechkin on taking over sixth place on the all-time goals list!#ALLCAPS | #Gr8 pic.twitter.com/8NydChJFE8
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) March 17, 2021
Ovi accomplished the feat in vintage fashion, blasting home a one-timer from his office on the power play.
7️⃣1️⃣8️⃣ for #️⃣8️⃣
— Sportsnet (@Sportsnet) March 17, 2021
Alex Ovechkin now sits alone in 6th on the @NHL all-time goals list. 🚨 #NHLonSN pic.twitter.com/Vam1PtQxnJ
The tally was the 35-year-old's 12th of the season.