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Alex Ovechkin Becomes 11th Player to Reach 1,800 Combined Points in Shootout Loss to Hurricanes

The milestone capped a night that underscored Washington’s analytics-driven plan to maximize his offense.

Dec 11, 2025; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) shoots the puck as Carolina Hurricanes defenseman Alexander Nikishin (21) defends during the third period at Capital One Arena. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images

Overview

  • Ovechkin’s primary assist on Connor McMichael’s breakaway gave him the point that reached 1,800 in a 3-2 shootout defeat to Carolina.
  • He is the 11th player to hit the combined regular-season and playoff mark and only the second active, joining Sidney Crosby.
  • His combined career ledger now stands at 988 goals and 812 assists across the regular season and playoffs.
  • The result left Washington and Carolina tied at 40 points with the Hurricanes holding a game in hand, and the Capitals fell to 0-4 in shootouts.
  • MoneyPuck reports he has zero five-on-five defensive-zone starts this season under coach Spencer Carbery, aligning with a 26-12 five-on-five goal edge when he is on the ice.