The Great 8 with 8 goals of the record

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Crédit:

Besides the Canadian, what we need to watch in the NHL is Alex Ovechkin’s pursuit of records.

This afternoon, the Capitals and Ovi faced the worst team in the league, the San Jose Sharks. In the first period, Washington scored three goals, but the captain did not find the back of the net.

It was only a postponement for the Great 8. In the third period, he scored the fifth goal for his team, his 34th goal of the season, his 887th in his career. Do the math, he is now only seven goals away from Wayne Gretzky’s record, eight from breaking it.

His team easily defeated the Sharks with a score of 5-1.

The Russian and his team still have 15 games to play. To break the record of the 99, he must therefore find the back of the net about once every two games. For a scorer of his caliber, it’s more than possible. Let’s say his coach Spencer Carbery, who is also one of the favorite coaches for the Jack Adams Trophy, will give him all the opportunities in the world to break the record this year.

And if the record has to wait until next year, at least he still has a year left on his contract, possibly his last in the Bettman circuit. He would not want to extend his contract with the Capitals.

Besides Ovi, another of his teammates is standing out this season. It’s Aliaksei Protas, one of the most underrated players in the NHL. He scored again today, bringing his total to 59 points.

But what stands out when looking at his statistics is that he has a plus-41 record. This is not the most relevant statistic, but when the record is so good, it’s essential to highlight it.

His closest pursuer is Golden Knights defenseman Brayden McNabb (plus-35).

Still.

In a hurry

— Even the guys from TVA Sports recognize Pierre Houde.

— Another nice mark.

— I’m looking forward to seeing him in action again.

— Let’s wait and see.