Category: Gordie Howe
Spencer Carbery believes Alex Ovechkin doesn’t want to break the NHL goals record with an empty netter: ‘I think you want a goaltender in the net’
Winnipeg JetsAlex Ovechkin seemed personally against scoring his milestone 802nd career goal into an empty net, demurring on a wide-open chance and sending the puck back to Evgeny Kuznetsov. The Russian centerman then forced a pass back to Ovi, who, without any other option, threw a no-look shot along the side b...
Read morePanthers' Bennett authors 'Gordie Howe hat trick'
Nashville PredatorsFlorida Panthers forward Sam Bennett, fresh off a memorable 4 Nations Face-Off where he starred for Canada, authored a rare "Gordie Howe hat trick," with a goal, an assist and a fight, in his team's 4-1 win over the Nashville Predators on Tuesday night.
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Feb. 8
Detroit Red Wings’Some of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League accomplished feats on this date no other player ever had before. Also, fans in the Windy City…
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Feb. 5
Gordie HoweFeb. 5 has had a little bit of everything over the years. We saw one of the coolest moments in All-Star Game history. One of the greatest goaltenders to ever…
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Jan. 27
New York RangersThe top two scorers in National Hockey League history both had memorable nights on this date. Jan. 27 was a very busy date in Montreal, Toronto, and Pittsburgh. Some of…
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Jan. 2
Gordie HoweJan. 2 has been a unique date in National Hockey League history. It has seen two legends of the game do their thing in five different decades. A pair of…
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Read moreAlex Ovechkin becomes 12th player in NHL history to score a hat trick age 39 or older
Vegas Golden KnightsNot only did Alex Ovechkin become the oldest player in NHL history to lead the league in goals during the Washington Capitals’ 5-2 win over the Vegas Golden Knights, but he also accomplished some rare history in terms of hat tricks. Per Capitals PR, Ovechkin became the 12th player age 39 or older to...
Read moreAlex Ovechkin on the secret to his longevity: ‘Diet, rest, and all different stuff I’m not going to tell you’
Capitals’Playing in his 20th NHL campaign at age 39, Alex Ovechkin is on pace for his tenth 50-goal season. That level of production and durability is nearly unheard of in NHL history outside of Jaromir Jagr and Gordie Howe, who played into their 50s. Ahead of the Capitals’ game against the Colorado Avalanch...
Read moreAnthony Mantha to get surgery on ACL injury, will miss remainder of Calgary Flames’ season
Calgary FlamesAnthony Mantha’s 2024-25 season come to a premature end. The Calgary Flames announced that the 30-year-old forward will require surgery on an ACL injury and be out for the remainder of the year. Mantha signed a one-year, $3.5 million contract with the Flames as a free agent in July. The big winger r...
Read moreToday in Hockey History: Nov. 3
Gordie HoweSome of the biggest names in the history of the National Hockey League hit personal milestones on this date over the years. Plus, a handful of the best minds behind…
Read moreBruins’ Curse of the No. 6 Jersey
Gordie HoweFrom fans to players and coaches, there are superstitions in many sports – but it seems ice hockey takes it to greater heights. Superstitions in our game even take on…
Read moreAlex Ovechkin becomes sixth player in NHL history with 700-plus goals and 700 assists
Wayne GretzkyAlex Ovechkin racked up another mind-boggling milestone in the Washington Capitals’ 4-2 victory over the Vegas Golden Knights, Tuesday. With two assists in the game, Ovechkin hit 700 apples in his career, putting him in some even more rare air. The Capitals captain is now the sixth player in NHL his...
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