Alex Ovechkin has surpassed Gordie Howe in terms of career points in the NHL.

Alex Ovechkin surpasses Gordie Howe in NHL career.

On Friday, he put one past the Winnipeg Jets, giving him 802 for his career.

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Currently, the only name that is higher than Alex Ovechkin's is Wayne Gretzky's, who has 894 points.

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Ovechkin is 37 years old and in his 18th NHL season, but he remains one of the most productive goaltenders.

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Ovechkin has nine times scored 50 goals in a season and won his first Stanley Cup in his 13th season in 2018.

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Ovechkin also stated, "I think it's just to show respect, and it's history for them as well," regarding the gesture.

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Will Alex Ovechkin surpass Wayne Gretzky to become the player with the most goals scored in NHL history ?

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