Ovechkin’s career has already put him on a path to the Hall of Fame. He caught Wayne Gretzky’s previous all-time record of 894 goals last season, making him the greatest goal scorer in NHL history. Now, Ovi is trying to see how far he can set the bard.

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Alex Ovechkin had a chance to pull off a double milestone by reaching 900 goals in his 1,500th game. The Ottawa Senators were having none of it.

Ovechkin has had a knack for making history throughout his two-decade career. The Capitals winger has scored 50 goals on nine different occasions. Ovechkin has also won the Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy as the NHL's top goal scorer nine different times, the most in NHL history.

Alex Ovechkin scored his 899th career goal and added an assist, and the Washington Capitals beat the Columbus Blue Jackets 3-1

Dylan Cozens and Drake Batherson scored twice each for the Ottawa Senators, who spoiled Alex Ovechkin’s 1,500th game by beating the Washington Capitals 7-1.

Jake Oettinger made 24 saves recording his first shutout of the season and Tyler Seguin scored a power-play goal deflected off a Washington defenseman's stick as the Dallas Stars beat the Capitals 1-0 on Tuesday night.

Ovechkin netted No. 899 against the Columbus Blue Jackets on Oct. 24, putting him one goal away from the feat. He is already considered the greatest goal scorer of all-time, and is assuredly a first ballot Hall of Famer when his time comes. Hitting this milestone will just add another impressive accolade to his storied career.

ARLINGTON, Va. -- Ryan Leonard joined the Washington Capitals last season in time to have a front-row seat for Alex Ovechkin breaking the NHL goal record.