Alex Ovechkin ties Wayne Gretzky for most road goals of all-time

Washington Capitals' Alex Ovechkin, of Russia, shoots against the Tampa Bay Lightning during the first period of an NHL hockey game Monday, Nov. 1, 2021, in Tampa, Fla. (Mike Carlson/AP)

Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin has tied Wayne Gretzky for the most goals scored on the road in NHL history after registering his 402nd on Tuesday against the Vancouver Canucks.

Ovechkin, who has 792 in total, sits third in all-time goals scored in the NHL, behind Gordie Howe (801) and Wayne Gretzky (894).

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