
‘Along for the ride’: Capitals soaking up Ovechkin’s pursuit of Gretzky’s goal record
WINNIPEG — Dylan Strome wasn’t alive when Wayne Gretzky passed Gordie Howe.
The Great One scored the 802nd regular-season goal of his NHL career on March 23, 1994, to unseat Mr. Hockey for top spot in the record book.
Strome wouldn’t be born for three more years. The Washington Capitals centre has, however, seen the replay of Gretzky’s milestone more times than he can count.
“(Marty) McSorley passing it to him backdoor,” Strome recounted from memory. “Him running across the ice … and the celebration that ensued.”