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Flames’ Gaudreau Reaches 600 Career NHL Points, Surpasses Career-High in Goals
Calgary Flames forward Johnny Gaudreau scored two goals in a 5-2 win at the Chicago Blackhawks on Monday, giving him 601 points (208 goals, 393 assists) in 596 career NHL games. His first goal of the night, at 6:23 of the first period, set a new career-high in goals with 37 on the season before closing out the night with his second of the game at 18:28 of the third period for his 38th.
Johnny Gaudreau, Calgary Flames (Amy Irvin / The Hockey Writers)
“Playing with some good players, obviously,” Gaudreau said. “You don’t do that by yourself. Not only our line but our ‘D’s done a great job, jumping up in the rush throughout the year, making plays. A lot of help from those guys in the locker room.”
Capitals’ Ovechkin Ties for Most NHL Goals in a Season at Age 36 or Older
Washington Capitals forward Alex Ovechkin scored his 48th goal of the season in a 3-2 win at the Colorado Avalanche on Monday. At age 36, he tied Teemu Selanne (2006-07) for the most goals in a season by an NHL player age 36 or older. This season, Ovechkin leads the Capitals in points (87) and goals (48) and ranks third in assists (39) through 74 games.
Alex Ovechkin, Washington Capitals (Jess Starr/The Hockey Writers)
“How can you not be [amazed], right? I mean, he keeps doing it,” said Capitals forward Marcus Johansson, who was teammates with Ovechkin from 2010 to 2017 before being reacquired by Washington this season. “It’s fun to watch. It hasn’t changed since I left, and yeah, it’s unbelievable.”
Kraken’s Beniers Scores Goals in Back-to-Back Games
Seattle Kraken rookie forward Matty Beniers scored a goal for a second consecutive game in a 4-2 win against the Ottawa Senators on…
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