At 38 years old, Ovechkin led the NHL in power play goals in the regular season and playoffs combined.
Ovechkin has 162 goals to his name. Former Anaheim Ducks forward Teemu Selanne (162 goals) shares first place with him, while former St. Louis Blues forward Brett Hull (160 goals) takes third place.
This season, Ovechkin has played five matches, scored one goal and made two assists. The Russian remains 71 goals away from breaking Wayne Gretzky’s record and becoming the best sniper in NHL history.
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Source: Sport
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