Connor McDavid of the Edmonton Oilers recorded his eighth career three-assist period, joining a select group of active players with as many assists. Meanwhile, Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has been on a scoring spree, becoming the first player age 38 or older to achieve certain scoring milestones, earning accolades as the NHL's 'First Star of the Week.' Ovechkin's recent performance has been exceptional, leading the league in goals and showcasing a resurgence in his goal-scoring abilities.
.@ovi8 awarded the @NHL's First Star of the Week! #ALLCAPS #Gr8 https://t.co/BSBY4PBCFo
Ovi led the NHL in goals this past week. Ovi is the First Star of the Week. ✨Just #Gr8 things✨ #ALLCAPS
.@ovi8 awarded the @NHL's First Star of the Week! #ALLCAPS https://t.co/V3FJV6NDpC
Alex Ovechkin (@Capitals), Auston Matthews (@MapleLeafs) and Connor McDavid (@EdmontonOilers) named the NHL’s “Three Stars” for the week ending March 24. #NHLStats : https://t.co/wwKKk0fKnR https://t.co/DQm3or95PQ
Alex Ovechkin is the first player age 38 or older to score 8+ goals in a 5-game span, per @Sportradar. The #ALLCAPS' captain is the second player age 38 or older to score 18+ goals in a 24-game span, joining Gordie Howe at age 40 in 1969.
Ovechkin is the first player age 38 or older to score 8+ goals in a 5-game span, per @Sportradar. The #ALLCAPS' captain is the second player age 38 or older to score 18+ goals in a 24-game span, joining Gordie Howe at age 40 in 1969.
"I find a way." Here's how Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has rediscovered his scoring touch and an inside look at his goal-scoring resurgence, current pace and what the road to 99 looks like as he powers the #ALLCAPS back up the standings: https://t.co/BkEsvsiUD3
"I find a way." Here's how Capitals captain Alex Ovechkin has rediscovered his scoring touch and an inside look at his goal-scoring resurgence, current pace and what the road to 99 looks like as he powers he #ALLCAPS back up the standings: https://t.co/BkEsvsiUD3
ALEX OVECHKIN. 😮💨 He is on a roll. https://t.co/9vcRKC3fO8
Ovi chants at Capital One Arena. Two goals in the period for the great 8. 8 goals in 5 games 18 goals in 23 games He is so back. https://t.co/zFzedrjqUP
Connor McDavid (0-3—3) recorded his eighth career three-assist period. The only other active players with as many are Nicklas Backstrom (12), Sidney Crosby (8) and Nikita Kucherov (8). #NHLStats: https://t.co/lKRZkvfgbD https://t.co/rmO5kL8J7J