Alex Ovechkin man of steel trailer. Ovechkin is already the greatest goal-scorer of the 21st century, with a chance to become No. 1 in NHL history. The Moscow native became the eighth member of the NHL's 700-goal club when he scored for the Washington Capitals against the New Jersey Devils on Feb. 22, 2020; at 34 years and 158 days, he joined all-time leader Wayne Gretzky (29 years, 342 days) as the only players to reach 700 goals before turning 35. His trademark one-timer from the top of the left circle is one of the most famous shots in NHL history.