On 9 April 2016 , Ovechkin scored his 50th goal of the season .
On 9 April 2016 , Ovechkin became the third player in NHL history to have seven or more 50 - goal seasons .
On 9 April 2016 , Ovechkin scored his 50th goal of the season and became the third player in NHL history to have seven or more 50 - goal seasons .