Alex Ovechkin scored one of the most unique goals of his NHL career

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Alex Ovechkin scored one of the most unique goals of his NHL career

Originally posted on Larry Brown Sports | By Rex Villas | Last updated Oct 12, 2026 1:48 PM ET

Alex Ovechkin is not done scoring goals in the NHL. The Washington Capitals superstar forward added to his absurd career-goals tally on Sunday, lighting the lamp for the first time in the 2026-27 season against the Seattle Kraken at Capital One Arena in Washington, D.C.

After Washington forced a turnover, Ovechkin found himself in the right place at the right time and sniped a goal in the first period for his 930th career NHL goal.

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930!! OVECHKIN SCORES HIS FIRST OF THE SEASON https://t.co/y6xxix31GH
— Spittin’ Chiclets (@spittinchiclets) October 11, 2026

Ovechkin’s goal against the Kraken stands out among his previous goals because it was the first time he scored off assists from a pair of brothers, according to the NHL’s Communications Department.

Ilya and Aliaksei Protas each assisted on the goal, which also put the Capitals ahead 2-1.

The 41-year-old Ovechkin has already announced that the 2026-27 campaign will be his last in the league, making every goal the nine-time Maurice Richard Trophy winner scores the rest of the way even more special.

Unfortunately for the Capitals, Ovechkin’s goal against the Kraken was ultimately wasted in a 5-3 loss, as Seattle responded by scoring four unanswered goals.

Ovechkin and the Capitals will look to bounce back on Tuesday, when they play the reigning Stanley Cup champions Carolina Hurricanes at the Lenovo Center in Raleigh, N.C.

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