Canadian Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid scores two goals against the Vegas Golden Knights in Game 5 of the National Hockey League (NHL) semi-finals (3:4).
In total, in the current playoffs, the striker has scored seven goals in 11 games. McDavid finished the regular season with 64 goals.
Thus, the Canadian broke Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin’s record for goals in one season, including regular season and playoffs, in the 21st century. In the 2007/2008 season, the Capitals’ Russian captain scored 65 goals in the regular season and added four goals in seven playoff games.
Considering the regular season and NHL playoffs, the record for goals in one season belongs to the legendary Wayne Gretzky. The Canadian established it in the 1983/84 season. He then scored 100 goals: 87 goals in 74 regular season games and 13 goals in 19 playoff games.
Recall that “Washington” failed to make the playoffs. Ovechkin has appeared in 74 league games this season, scoring 42 goals and 33 assists.
It was previously reported that Florida Panthers Russian goalkeeper Sergei Bobrovsky. Established Club record for saves in decisive matches.