It was another night of history for Alex Ovechkin. On Wednesday, the Washington Capitals captain became the first player in NHL history to reach the 900-goal mark — a number that cements his legacy as one of the greatest scorers the league has ever seen. Among those celebrating the moment was team owner Ted Leonsis, who has witnessed every step of Ovechkin’s remarkable journey and shared a heartfelt message following the milestone.

Ovechkin had already surpassed Wayne Gretzky’s all-time record earlier this year, scoring his 895th goal in April to take sole possession of first place. But this latest milestone represented something deeper: longevity, excellence, and a bond with a fan base that has grown alongside him for more than two decades.

The historic goal came at Capital One Arena, w

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