On this day in 2016, Washington Capitals franchise winger Alexander Ovechkin scored against the Ottawa Senators, becoming the fifth-fastest player in NHL history to hit a significant goals milestone. Alex Ovechkin [https://thehockeynews.com/.image/c_fit,h_600,w_600/MjAzNTMyODE2ODQxOTc1MTMy/usatsi_9051228.jpg] Alex Ovechkin Here's today's NHL Nugget – this Wild Wednesday Rewind shoots back to Jan. 10, 2016, when Alex Ovechkin scored two goals in a 7-1 Washington Capitals victory over the Ottawa Senators. But the first of those two tallies brought Ovechkin to a milestone that only four players in NHL history reached in fewer games. On this day in 2016, Washington Capitals franchise winger Alexander Ovechkin scored against the Ottawa Senators, becoming the fifth-fastest player in NHL history to hit a significant goals milestone. Brian T. Dessart takes fans on a distinctive ride through the historic-laden NHL with the #NHLNugget [https://nhlnugget.com/thn]. Check out NHLNugget.com [https://nhlnugget.com/home] to find where to follow NHL Nugget on social media.