Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin was among the top 30 active players in the National Hockey League (NHL). official website leagues. The NHL has released its list of players ranked 30th through 21st.
Ovechkin took 30th place in the rankings. New York Islanders’ Russian goalkeeper Ilya Sorokin ranks 21st.
Last season, Alexander Ovechkin played in 74 games during the National Hockey League regular season and scored 42 goals and 33 assists. However, this did not help the Capitals reach the tournament’s play-offs. Vegas won the Stanley Cup.
The Russian player currently has 822 goals scored in his NHL career. The difference with Wayne Gretzky is 72 goals. The Canadian has 894 goals and remains first among snipers in NHL history.
In Russia, Alexander Ovechkin played for Dynamo Moscow.
Formerly Washington general manager Brian McLellan statedOvechkin’s body was worn down by the end of the season.
Source: Gazeta
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