The Hockey Writers named the best forwards in NHL history, from which the three forwards were formed.
The list includes the Washington Capitals captain. Alexander Ovechkin . The Russian striker was on the same line as Wayne Gretzky and Gordie Howe.
Offensive Triplets from The Hockey Writers:
Alexander Ovechkin-Wayne Gretzky-Gordie Howe:
Sidney Crosby – Mario Lemieux – Jaromir Jagr
Luc Robitaille – Brian Trottier – Mike Bossy
Bob Gainey – Steve Yzerman – Bobby Clarke.
Ovechkin is the owner of the Stanley Cup, three-time world champion in the Russian team. The 37-year-old Russian with 822 goals ranks second among the NHL’s top scorers, behind Canadian Wayne Gretzky (894). Ovechkin scored 75 points (42 goals + 33) in 73 regular season games during the 2022/23 season.
Source : MatchTV
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