Alex Ovechkin made his comeback to the Washington Capitals after a 16-game injury absence, scoring an empty-net goal in their victory over the Toronto Maple Leafs. While the goal was not the most challenging of his 869 NHL career, it marked his continued pursuit of Wayne Gretzky's all-time record of 894 goals.
Alex Ovechkin 's record chase is back on. His empty-net goal for the Washington Capitals in Saturday's 5-2 win over the Toronto Maple Leafs wasn't the most challenging goal among the 869 he's scored in the NHL , but it was significant given his return from a 16-game hiatus due to injury.Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin celebrates with teammates at the bench after scoring the final goal in Saturday night's 5-2 win over the Maple Leafs at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto.
Ovechkin played his first game since fracturing his left tibia Nov. 18 in a game against the Utah Hockey Club."I tried to feel how I feel with the puck, mentally, physically. And as soon as the first shift ended, I was feeling like 'OK, now I could play,"' he said. "He's the man and we love him in here and he was flying for that goal. Nice to see him get back on track here."Maple Leafs head coach Craig Berube said Toronto's game plan didn't change when Ovechkin's return was confirmed by Capitals counterpart Spencer Carbery earlier in the day.
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