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Ovechkin Scores 930th Career Goal

Despite the Caps’ 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday, Alex Ovechkin got his first of the season, and 930th career goal. He did so in the first period, at even strength, which was assisted by the Protas brothers…

Published: Monday, 12 October 2026 at 1:03 AM
Ovechkin Scores 930th Career Goal
Key Things to Know
  • Alex Ovechkin scored his 930th career NHL goal during the Washington Capitals' 5-3 defeat against Seattle.
  • The Seattle Kraken defeated the Washington Capitals with a final score of 5-3.
  • Brothers Ilya Protas and Aliaksei Protas provided the assists on Ovechkin's first-period, even-strength goal.
The Story in 60 Seconds

Alex Ovechkin scored his 930th career goal during the Washington Capitals' 5-3 loss to the Seattle Kraken on Sunday. Ovechkin found the net at even strength during the first period to claim his first goal of the season, with assists from brothers Ilya Protas and Aliaksei Protas.

The goal marked the first time Ovechkin scored against Kraken goaltender Joey Daccord across five career meetings. Daccord became the 190th different goaltender Ovechkin has scored against, extending his NHL record, while Ilya Protas became the 128th different player to record an assist on an Ovechkin goal.

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