Watch: Ovechkin ties 'Rocket' Richard with goal No. 544, scored in Montreal

Alex Ovechkin had himself a night.

With his third-period goal on Monday, Ovechkin tied Maurice "Rocket" Richard - in Montreal, no less - for 29th on the all-time list at 544.

It was Ovechkin's third point of the night, and he's now one shy of 1,000 for his illustrious career.

The Capitals won 4-1, their sixth straight victory