Washington Capitals Top Goal Scorers: Ovechkin
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Coming in at number one on our list of the best goal scorers in Washington Capitals history is none other than the king of goal scoring himself, Alex Ovechkin.
Adjusted goals help put Alex Ovechkin’s success in perspective. It’s truly incredible what he’s accomplished in such a short period.
In 760 games for the Washington Capitals, Ovechkin has scored 475 goals. That’s the equivalent of 544 adjusted goals. The Washington Capitals needed a miracle to save them in 2004.
That miracle happened when the Caps won the draft lottery and got the right to draft Ovechkin. He’s saved the franchise and he will hopefully one day lead the Washington Capitals to a Stanley Cup.
If he does it, it’ll be because of his elite ability to score goals.
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