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Is Alex Ovechkin’s new NHL goals record unreachable? Explaining the historical context
It’s the hockey equivalent of Barry Bonds passing Hank Aaron with his 756th home run, or LeBron James passing Kareem Abdul-Jabbar with his 38,388th point — a modern legend chasing down one of the most revered records in sports, held by one of the most revered athletes of all time. Here’s a little historical perspective on Ovechkin’s feat:
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.
Assists play a crucial role in ice hockey, as they contribute to goal-scoring by setting up teammates. In the NHL, a goal can have up to two assists—one primary and one secondary—both counting ...
The New York Rangers are back on the east coast to face Minnesota on Wednesday night at Madison Square Garden (7:00 PM ET - ...
Alex Ovechkin became the 11th player to reach 1,600 career NHL points with an empty-net goal in a 4-2 win over the Seattle Kraken on Sunday (March 10). While the goal inches him closer to the ...
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Aliaksei Protas had the first hat trick of his NHL career, Alex Ovechkin and Pierre-Luc Dubois each had three points and the Washington Capitals extended their winning streak ...
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