Washington Capitals Alex Ovechkin, The Greatest Goal Scorer in The Nhl
Alex Ovechkin has been lighting the lamp since his arrival in the NHL in 2005. Winner of the Rookie of the Year award, Ovechkin has collected awards every year he’s played in the league.
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No disrespect to Sidney Crosby, but Alex Ovechkin is the best player in the NHL. The number one pick in the 2004 draft, Ovechkin didn’t waste anytime making his presence felt. During the 2005-2006 season, the young winger finished with 52 goals, and 54 assists.scoring 65 during the 07-08′ season.two power play goals in 12 seconds. With nine seconds left on the power play, Ovechkin had a chance to tie the NHL record, of 3 goals in 21 seconds. Unfortunately for Capitals fans, Ovechkin would head to the bench after the second goal, and time elapsed on the power play with the captain on the bench. goal scoring champion.
Since his arrival, Ovechkin has earned the title of, the greatest goal scorer in the league. In his career, Ovechkin has won, the NHL’s Art Ross trophy for most points, and the Rocket Richard award for most goals. In five NHL seasons, Ovechkin has scored over 50 goals 4 times,
This season, the Washington Capitals captain has 7 goals on the young hockey season after picking up 2 goals in Washington’s win over Calgary. During that game, Ovechkin scored his
Alex Ovechkin is only 25 years old, with lots of hockey left to play, scary considering what he’s already accomplished. In his rookie season, the young winger won the Calder rookie of the year trophy. His second season he was awarded the, Art Ross Trophy, Hart Most Valuable Player, Lester Pearson Top Player, Maurice Richard goal scoring champion. Last year he was once again named, MVP, Top Player, and
Alexander Ovechkin is the captain, and face, of the Washington Capitals franchise. While he continues to collect awards, Ovechkin would love to add Stanly Cup Champion to his list of titles. At 25 years old, you like to think he’ll have opportunities. In a town with the Redskins, Nationals, and Wizards, the Capitals are a ray of light in our nations capital.
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