Alex Ovechkin has achieved his 21st 20-goal season in the National Hockey League (NHL), playing for the Washington Capitals against the Nashville Predators. This accomplishment moves him past Ron Francis, who had 20 20-goal seasons in his career.
Ovechkin is now one season short of Gordie Howe's NHL record of 22 20-goal seasons, which also stands as the record for most consecutive 20-goal seasons.
The milestone goal was scored during a 5-on-3 power play at 5:56 of the first period. The goal took place at Bridgestone Arena in Nashville.