Alex Ovechkin scores first career goal with assists from brother tandem

Ilya and Aliaksei Protas set up the tally against Seattle.

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Alex Ovechkin has scored a lot of goals in his career, but tonight's the first time a pair of brother's assisted on his Via @NHL on X

What happened: Alex Ovechkin recorded his first goal of the 2026-27 season during Sunday's game against the Seattle Kraken. The first-period tally marked the first time in his career that a pair of brothers assisted on one of his goals, with Ilya and Aliaksei Protas providing the helpers.

Why it matters: The sequence adds another unique statistical footnote to the forward's ongoing pursuit of the NHL's all-time scoring record. The achievement also highlights the Capitals' current roster construction, successfully pairing the veteran star with the Protas brothers in his 22nd professional season.

By the numbers: The strike stood as Ovechkin's 1,007th career goal including the postseason. The finish also marked the 190th different goaltender Ovechkin has scored against.

What to watch: Ovechkin continues his chase for the league's all-time goals record as Washington proceeds through its early-season schedule.

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@NHL 2026-10-11T22:54:28.399066+00:00

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