Ovechkin initiates the scoring spree in the Stanley Cup game

In the pulsating encounter of the Eastern Conference playoffs, Russian hockey legend Alex Ovechkin lit up the ice yet again! Playing for "Washington Capitals," he netted a beauty in the 19th minute against "Montreal Canadiens," narrowing the gap with all-time great Wayne Gretzky to just 46 goals (playoffs: 970 for Ovechkin vs 1016 for Gretzky).

This triumphant strike followed a successful season that saw Ovechkin equal the legendary Dino Ciccarelli in Stanley Cup matches, notching up his 73rd playoff goal. This milestone positions him 14th on the list of the league's top playoff snipers in the NHL's history.

A standout performer on April 19, Ovechkin made headlines once more in the National Hockey League (NHL) for the 2024/25 regular season. His exceptional firing capacity of 44 goals in 65 games delivered an average of 0.68 goals per game, making it the 13th season in his career with a rate of 0.6 or more. This remarkable feat surpasses another legend, Mario Lemieux, in this department.

With previous accolades under his belt, Ovechkin's talents have consistently impressed fans and critiques alike. So, who's counting the days 'til his next unstoppable show on the ice?

For a deeper dive into the careers of these extraordinary players, let's take a closer look at their statistics:

Alexander Ovechkin: Throughout his 1,487-game career, Ovechkin has notched up a staggering 895 goals (an NHL record), 325 power-play goals (NHL record), and 27 overtime goals (NHL record). His tally of 136 game-winning goals shares the record with fellow legend Jaromir Jagr. With 13 40-goal seasons and 9 50-goal seasons, his scoring prowess is nothing short of mesmerizing.
Wayne Gretzky: Known as the "Great One," Gretzky played 1,487 matches in his career, racking up 894 goals, 1,963 assists, and a whopping 2,857 points (NHL records). Despite a valiant effort from Ovechkin, Gretzky is still the overall points leader, with nine Hart Trophies (most in NHL history) to his name.

While Ovechkin has stolen the lead in goals, Gretzky continues to dominate in assists and points, holding numerous other NHL records. It's clear that both veterans have left an indelible mark on the NHL with their extraordinary talents and unyielding commitment to the game.

In a riveting Eastern Conference playoff match, sniper Alex Ovechkin, renowned for his scoring ability, scored a stunning goal against Montreal Canadiens, reducing the gap between him and all-time great Wayne Gretzky to 46 goals in playoffs (970 for Ovechkin vs 1016 for Gretzky).
Ovechkin, known as the top-scoring Russian player in the NHL, matched the legendary Dino Ciccarelli in Stanley Cup matches, reaching 73 playoff goals, positioning him 14th among the league's top playoff snipers in NHL's history.
During the 2024/25 regular season, Ovechkin's exceptional scoring rate of 0.68 goals per game (44 goals in 65 games) reached a remarkable feat, surpassing another legendary player, Mario Lemieux, in this department.
With both Ovechkin and Gretzky breaking numerous records and leaving an indelible mark on the NHL, fans and critics alike eagerly await Ovechkin's next unstoppable show on the ice.