Yzerman sends a personal message to Ovechkin after the Caps legend passes Stevie Y on the all-time goal scoring

Washington Capitals legend Alex Ovechkin is officially 9th overall in the NHL’s all-time scoring list after passing Steve Yzerman with his 693rd goal earlier this evening.

First up, here’s the goal:

693rd career goal for Ovechkin. No player has ever had three straight Hat tricks in the NHL. Ovechkin is two goals away. pic.twitter.com/iGYcrRj2ah
— Bucci Mane (@Buccigross) January 30, 2020

Secondly, check out this video of Yzerman personally congratulating Ovi on the accomplishment… oh and he warns the Caps captain that he’ll be crashing his party if and when he passes Wayne Gretzky.

Check it out:

9. Alex Ovechkin (693)
10. Steve Yzerman (692)

Keep climbing @Ovi8!! ?

And now a message from Mr. Yzerman ?#ALLCAPS #Gr8 pic.twitter.com/HvVB9BSwzH
— Washington Capitals (@Capitals) January 30, 2020

All class from Stevie Y. Would you expect any less?

Yzerman sends a personal message to Ovechkin after the Caps legend passes Stevie Y on the all-time goal scoring

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