WASHINGTON -- Alex Ovechkin will hit another big number that puts him in elite NHL company when the Washington Capitals host the Ottawa Senators at Capital One Arena on Saturday (7 p.m. ET; MNMT, SN360).

While Ovechkin continues his quest to become the first NHL player to reach 900 goals -- he remains one away after scoring his 899th in a 5-1 win at the Columbus Blue Jackets on Friday -- he will play in his 1,500th NHL game, all with the Capitals, against the Senators.

The 40-year-old left wing, who passed Wayne Gretzky (894) to become the NHL’s all-time leader in goals last season, will be the eighth player in League history to achieve the milestone with one franchise.

“Yeah, it’s pretty cool,” Ovechkin said. “Pretty special moment, obviously, for me and for my family. Lucky enoug

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