Alex Ovechkin ties franchise assists record in Capitals' overtime win
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Nov 11, 2026, 9:17 PM
Last updated Nov 11, 2026
Alex Ovechkin tied Nicklas Backstrom for the most assists in Washington Capitals history during a 3-2 overtime victory against the Ottawa Senators on November 11, 2026. Ovechkin's 762nd assist set up the game-winning goal by Cole Hutson at Canadian Tire Centre. This achievement comes as Ovechkin, in his final season, has recorded 930 goals and continues to increase his franchise milestones. The Capitals are improving their record to 10-6-0 with this win, marking their seventh victory in the last ten games.
- •Ovechkin records his 762nd assist, tying Backstrom.
- •Game-winning goal scored by Cole Hutson in overtime.
- •Capitals improve to 10-6-0 with the victory.
- •Ovechkin is 31 points behind Mario Lemieux for ninth all-time.
- 9:17 PMYahoo Sports — Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin ties another franchise record in win vs. Senators
"Alex Ovechkin has broken all kinds of Washington Capitals records , and he climbed to the top of another franchise leaderboard Tuesday night, tying Nicklas Backstrom for the most assists in team history in a 3-2 overtime win over the Ottawa Senators. Ovechkin recorded his 762nd career assist, setting up Cole Hutson’s overtime winner at Canadian […] The post Capitals’ Alex Ovechkin ties another franchise record in win vs. Senators appeared first on ClutchPoints.
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