In recent NHL news, Auston Matthews is on the brink of becoming the first player to score 70 goals in a season in over three decades, with Sidney Crosby stating, "I think if there is anyone who comes to mind that is capable of doing it, it's him." Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin has surpassed Wayne Gretzky's record for the most empty-net goals in NHL history, marking his 57th. Ovechkin's achievement brings him closer to another significant milestone, as he is now just 60 goals away from breaking the all-time goals record in the NHL, with a current tally of 834 goals.
Alex Ovechkin has broken another all-time record, passing Wayne Gretzky with the most empty-net goals in NHL history. He now sits 61 away from passing 99 for the most goals ever in "The Show" as he heats up in this second half. More on No. 8: https://t.co/kIBfGeyzhA
Ovechkin's empty netter was his 57th, pushing him past Gretzky for the most in NHL history. #ALLCAPS https://t.co/Jt3Zo3UVH5
JUST 60 GOALS SHY OF THE ALL-TIME GOALS RECORD 👀 That's now 834 and counting for Alex Ovechkin! https://t.co/A1EYntHj1b
Alex Ovechkin passes Wayne Gretzky-- for the most empty-net goals in NHL history with his 57th
Matthews could become 1st in #NHL with 70-goal season in more than 30 years Crosby, “"I think if there is anyone who comes to mind that is capable of doing it, it's him.” My @NHLdotcom story: #NHL https://t.co/Jj3tJJu0XA