Alex Ovechkin broke the NHL record for most goals with one team when he scored his 787th for the Washington Capitals in a 3-2 loss to the Arizona Coyotes at Capital One Arena on Saturday.

"Obviously, it's a huge moment," Ovechkin said. "The last couple games it was big milestones and, unfortunately, we didn't get the win. But it's a special moment, and it's nice to have both my kids, my wife, all the fans (here). My parents watched in Moscow. So it's a special moment."

Ovechkin gave the Capitals a 1-0 lead at 8:55 of the second period with a one-timer from the left circle off a pass from Trevor van Riemsdyk on a power play.

"I just got out there late in the power play, and it's always a good idea to get him the puck there on that side, and he did the heavy lifting there," van Riemsdyk said. "A great shot and incredible accomplishment. Best goal-scorer ever, and just another milestone along the way."

Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe, who scored 786 goals in 1,687 games over 25 seasons with the Detroit Red Wings from 1946-1971. Ovechkin reached the milestone in his 1,287th game with the Capitals, who selected him with the No. 1 pick in the 2004 NHL Draft