Zubov surpassed by Nichuchkin, placing the latter as 14th Russian sniper in NHL playoffs.
Score One for Nichushkin!
In the heart-pounding clash between "Colorado" and "Dallas", a historic moment unfolded as Valeri Nichushkin bagged the opening goal in the first period, notching up his 24th career playoff goal. This marks a significant tie for the Avalanche forward with legendary defenseman Sergei Zubov, placing them both at 14th among the top Russian snipers in the playoffs.
Nichushkin managed to make his mark in just 75 games compared to Zubov's 164, setting a faster pace for his ascension. The next milestone on his list? Topping Valeri Kamensky's 25 goals. The record for Russian playoff goals remains in the firm grip of Alexander Ovechkin with an impressive 74 Stanley Cup goals.
👇 Worth a Peek:
- A Washington player rugged it out wearing a protective mask after losing his teeth in the initial scuffle against Montreal
- Malkin's agent spilled the beans that he's been dreaming about representing Russia at the upcoming Olympics
- Ovechkin is making his way up in the rankings of Russians with the most NHL playoff games
A Closer Look:
- Alexander Ovechkin, a goal-scoring titan, has a whopping 121 playoff goals under his belt, placing him high in the history books. His career achievements are on par with the great Wayne Gretzky.
- Andrei Kuzmenko, currently playing for the Los Angeles Kings, showed a promising start in the 2025 playoffs, scoring a goal and setting up two more in Game 1 against the Edmonton Oilers[1].
- While not explicitly referred to as a "sniper" in the sources, Valeri Nichushkin plays an integral role for the Colorado Avalanche during playoffs, often linking up with top stars like Nathan MacKinnon[4].
- The bookmakers might consider adjusting Ovechkin's NHL playoff goals record after Valeri Nichushkin's impressive performance, as he aims to surpass 25 career playoff goals.
- Surprisingly, even with the rapid rise of Valeri Nichushkin, whose 24 playoff goals put him level with Sergei Zubov, he still lags behind Alexander Ovechkin's impressive tally of 121 goals.
- In the midst of the Colorado Avalanche vs Dallas game, Ovechkin's record for Russian playoff goals remained intact, despite Valeri Nichushkin's historic first-period goal against the Avalanche.
- Amidst the fast-paced playoff hockey games, it's fascinating to see Valeri Nichushkin's developing legacy in the NHL among robust figures like Ovechkin, Malkin, and Zubov.
