NHL On Tap: Ovechkin can tie Backstrom in assists when Capitals host Flyers

Oct 28, 2026, 2:01 PM ET|Comments (0)

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Alex Ovechkin , the greatest goal-scorer in NHL history, can tie or make some helper history when the Washington Capitals play the Philadelphia Flyers at Capital One Arena (7:30 p.m. ET; HBO MAX, truTV, TNT, NBCSP+). Ovechkin needs one assist to tie longtime linemate Nicklas Backstrom for the most in Capitals history. Backstrom had 762 assists, with 279 that led to goals for Ovechkin, the League's all-time leader with 930. Ovechkin, who has three assists in 10 games this season, is nine points from becoming 10th player in NHL history with 1,700. The Capitals (6-4-0) have won three of four. Speaking of assists, Trevor Zegras needs one to become the first Flyers skater with 50 before playing his 100th game for the team since Chris Pronger had 50 assists in his first 97 games with Philadelphia from 2009-11. Zegras will …

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