The goal was his 37th this season. According to StatsCentre, Ovchekin is fourth in single-season goals among players aged 37 and older.
Wilson: There’s no other man like Ovechkin in the entire NHL
According to this indicator, Ovechkin has caught up with the legendary Brett Hull. He scored 37 goals in the 2002/2003 season. Then Hull was also 37 years old.
More than Ovechkin at the age of 37 was only started by Gordie Howe and Johnny Bucik.
Source: Sport

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