Ovechkin Scores 1000th Goal, Ties Gretzky

0:00It's March 23rd, NHL news today starts now. AI powered and ready for kickoff. Out of Etchkin hit a huge milestone Sunday night, scoring his 1,000th NHL goal in regular season and playoffs combined. It happened during the Washington Capitals 3-2 overtime loss to the Colorado Avalanche at home. The 40-year-old star nailed a power play one-timer from his favorite spot in the left circle at 14-17 of the third period, tying the game at 2-2. This puts Etchkin alongside Wayne Gretzky as the only players to reach that mark with a power play goal. He now has 9-23 regular season goals and 77 in the playoffs across 21 seasons. Etchkin already passed Gretzky for most regular season goals last April with his 8-95 against the New York Islanders. Teammates and coaches called it another incredible moment in his legendary career, especially tying the game late on home ice. Gretzky's embeds a like-shared how special it felt playing with him

1:00and watching history unfold, even if the mood states of dude without a win. The Cap's grab one point, but sits six back of the Islanders for the second wall card spot with 11 games left. Etchkin wished for a victory to cap it off, but praised the fight against the top team. They head on the road next, starting Tuesday against the St. Louis Blues.