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Ovechkin becomes oldest player to score 50 goals in a season

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin, right, celebrates his goal with Nick Jensen (3) and Conor Sheary (73) during the third period of an NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Steve Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Vegas Golden Knights goaltender Logan Thompson (36) stops a shot by Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin (8) during an NHL game Wednesday, April 20, 2022, at T-Mobile Arena in Las Vegas. The Golden Knights won 4-3 in overtime. (AP Photo/Sam Morris)

Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin celebrates his goal during the third period of the team's NHL hockey game against the Vegas Golden Knights on Wednesday, April 20, 2022, in Las Vegas. (Steven Marcus/Las Vegas Sun via AP)

Ovechkin becomes oldest player to score 50 goals in a season