Alex Ovechkin has scored his 801st and 802nd goals to pass Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career list, and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 to extend their winning streak to four.

Moscow-born Ovechkin, 37, scored into an empty net with a minute left in the third period to set off a wild celebration by teammates and a standing ovation from the crowd, who chanted "Ovi! Ovi!"

"It's nice to get it done at home, in front of our house, family, our friends -- obviously fans," Ovechkin said.

"It's a big thing."

Washington's longtime captain, and 2004 top draft pick, scored in Friday night's first period to match Howe's mark, and a video tribute from Howe's son, Mark, followed. Gordie Howe died in 2016 at age 88.

"We want to congratulate you on such a fantastic achievement," Mark Howe said.

"You've been a pleasure to watch."

He's now 92 goals adrift of tying Wayne Gretzky's record and does not intend on stopping any time soon. He's signed for three more years after this season in hopes of surpassing 894 goals.

"He scores in bunches more than anyone ever, and that's probably why he is where he is right now," Capitals defender John Carlson said.

"This history, the people (he's passing), you're like, holy smokes, you get to play with a guy for 13 years that is beating these guys in the history books. It's pretty cool stuff."

Jets players all shook Ovechkin's hand after the final horn to congratulate him. Coach Rick Bowness was in attendance for another memorable moment nearly 17 years after being behind the Phoenix Coyotes bench when Ovechkin scored arguably his best goal after falling on his back.

"You know he's going to score goals," Bowness said.

"Shows you his perseverance, his character, his work ethic. Good for him. Really, congratulations. He deserves that."

Ovechkin and Co. have found a groove, winning nine of their last 10 games. This victory also included goals by Sonny Milano and Nic Dowd and 25 saves from Charlie Lindgren.

Ovechkin had an assist on Milano's fifth goal of the season. It's his 409th career multi-point game, passing Paul Coffey for 12th-most in NHL history.

Winnipeg's David Rittich became the 166th goaltender Ovechkin has scored on, and he finished with 23 saves in a game heavily tilted toward his end of the ice. Kevin Stenlund scored midway through the third period, and the Jets lost their second in a row.