Ovechkin came close to matching Gretzky's record for away goals at even strength
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Washington captain Alexander Ovechkin scored a goal in the away game against the "New Jersey Devils" (6:5 OT).
The Russian came close to Wayne Gretzky ‘s goal total in even-strength away games.
Ovechkin now has 276 even-strength goals in road games. Gretzky holds the NHL record for this number with 277 goals. Third place goes to Gordie Howe with 250 pucks on the road at even strength.
Ovechkin set a new NHL record for goals in away games in October. Ovechkin scored a total of 62 pucks in away games in October during his NHL career. Finnish forward Teemu Selänne was second with 61 away goals in October. Wayne Gretzky rounded out the top three with 58 goals.