Ovechkin timeline filled with historic moments on road to NHL goals record
Jan. 11, 2017: Playing his 880th NHL game, Ovechkin becomes the 84th player in League history to reach 1,000 points, and 37th to do so with only one team, when he scores a first-period goal against the Penguins. It's also his 545th goal, passing Maurice Richard for 29th in NHL history.
Is Alex Ovechkin’s new NHL goals record unreachable? Explaining the historical context
Washington Capitals winger Alex Ovechkin made NHL history on Sunday, scoring the 895th goal of his 20-year career and passing the iconic Wayne Gretzky for first place on the all-time list. It’s the hockey equivalent of Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron with his 756th home run,
Wayne Gretzky owns a laundry list of NHL records, including the mark for the most career points. A player earns a point by ...
The answer is Wayne Gretzky. He's been the NHL's all-time leading goal scorer for years, with 894 goals scored throughout his ...
Recognized legends like Gretzky and Orr dominate the NHL's past, but many great players like Rod Brind'Amour, Sergei Zubov, ...
But the move also leaves a squad vulnerable on the defensive end. No player in NHL history has taken advantage of that vulnerability more than Alex Ovechkin. The Washington Capitals left wing ...
The Toronto Maple Leafs kept it simple on social media Saturday night, posting a photo of Auston Matthews celebrating his ...
Throughout its history, the NHL has frequently updated its rules to improve gameplay, ensure player safety, and maintain competitive balance. Significant amendments such as the introduction of ...
Howie Morenz set the record on Dec. 23, 1933 with the Montreal Canadiens, eventually retiring with 271 goals. Nels Stewart (New York Americans) became the all-time leader in goals on Feb. 16, 1937. He ...
Ovechkin picked up his 1,600 career point, and the Capitals announced he is the 11th player in NHL history to reach that mark. "THE 11TH PLAYER IN NHL HISTORY TO RECORD 1,600 CAREER POINTS ...
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