Alexander Ovechkin goes nine games without a goal

Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin has failed to score in nine consecutive NHL regular season games. During a recent matchup against the Dallas Stars, the 41-year-old forward played 17 minutes and 26 seconds, recording two shots on goal and one hit, but did not register a point.

The Dallas Stars defeated the Capitals 6:5 in Washington. Jason Robertson recorded a hat trick for Dallas, while Jordan Kyrou, Boone Jenner, Jacob Chicanes, Justin Spruill, and Ryan Leonard scored for the Capitals.

Ovechkin's current goal drought marks his third longest scoreless streak in the regular season. His career record for consecutive games without a goal stands at 14, set between November and December 2023. Through 14 games this season, Ovechkin has scored one goal. He currently sits second on the all-time NHL scoring list with 1,007 goals, trailing only Wayne Gretzky.