What a night in Washington. The adrenaline. Ovechkin saying ‘no’ to Spencer Carbery, not willing to go on the ice with the net empty and the record on the line. The chances in the final minutes. Unbelievable theater.

Credit to Ovi here. He's made it this far and knows this highlight will be shown for as long as his (eventual) record stands. He's earned the right to score it how he wants to. It just so happens he's also talented enough to make his wish a reality.