Two time Olympic champion Alexander Kozhevnikov shared his viewpoint on Washington Capitals forward Alexander Ovechkin and his impact in the National Hockey League. The comments come via Sport Express.
According to Kozhevnikov, Ovechkin is on the expected path and continues to reach his targets. Fans of hockey and even casual observers alike wait for him to push his career to historic heights. While this season may not end with a record breaking assertion, the veteran believes that a breakthrough could come within the next year or two.
At 37, Ovechkin has displayed remarkable production this season, tallying 52 goals and 25 assists across 59 games. Across his NHL career, he has accumulated 1470 points, consisting of 815 goals and 655 assists.
In a recent regular season outing versus San Jose, the Russian star delivered a multi point performance with two goals and an assist. He has shown strong form since returning from Russia, a period marked by personal loss following the passing of his father.
Valery Kamensky, a former Olympic champion and Stanley Cup winner, noted that Ovechkin has surpassed Stan Mikita to claim the most points in NHL history, a landmark that underscores his enduring influence on the league. [Citation: Sport Express]