This was reported by the press service of the NHL.
In the regular season match with the Columbus Blue Jackets (4: 3), Ovechkin scored a goal and an assist.
The puck against the Blue Jackets was his 742nd in the NHL.
Thus, he bypassed Brett Hull and came out on a clear fourth place in the list of snipers in the history of the league.
Buffalo Sabers forward Dylan Cosens was the second star of the day, while Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Dreiseitl was third.
Earlier, the Washington coach called Ovechkin's incredible game against Columbus.