Ovechkin took first place in the sniper and scorer races of the current NHL season

Ovechkin scored his 26th goal of the season in the first period against the Vancouver Canucks (2-4).

Thus, he scored 53 points, as he also has 28 assists.

Thus, he did not come out first in the sniper race, equaling Edmonton Oilers forward Leon Draisaitl.

Alexandra also became a leader on a par with Draisaitl in the scorers race.

Earlier it was reported that Washington lost to Vancouver in the NHL, despite Ovechkin's goal and Kuznetsov's assist.