Ovechkin scores No. 802 to pass Howe for 2nd on all-time goals list

Alex Ovechkin has sole possession of second place on the NHL's all-time goals list.

The Washington Capitals sniper scored goals No. 801 and 802 on Friday against the Winnipeg Jets, passing the legendary Gordie Howe.

First, Ovechkin beat David Rittich five-hole to score No. 801.

Then, Ovechkin found the empty net for No. 802.

Ovechkin hilariously described his exchange with Evgeny Kuznetsov on the milestone marker.

"I gave it to Kuzy, and he was like, 'I don't want to take it,'" Ovechkin said, according to Samantha Pell of The Washington Post.

Members of the Jets lined up to congratulate Ovi after the game.

Ovechkin said he was happy to accomplish the feat on home ice.

When the Capitals won the Stanley Cup in 2018, Ovechkin's ability to kick back and let loose was on full display, so it should come as no surprise how he plans to celebrate his big night. Also working in his favor is the fact that the Caps don't play again until Tuesday.

The Great Eight is now 92 goals back of tying Gretzky's all-time record.