Ovechkin Tops 41 Goals and Extends 37+ Milestone in NHL Regular Season
In a recent regular-season NHL matchup, Russian forward Alexander Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals found the back of the net again, keeping his team in the hunt as they faced the Chicago Blackhawks. The 37-year-old veteran reached 41 goals for the season, underscoring his enduring scoring ability and place among the league’s elite finishers.
According to the NHL press service, Ovechkin now stands as the second player aged 37 or older to reach such a high goal tally in a single regular season in league history. He surpassed Canadian legend Johnny Bucyk, who scored 40 goals in the 1972/1973 campaign. The all-time record for players aged 37 and up still belongs to Gordie Howe, who registered 44 goals during the 1968/1969 season, a mark that has long symbolized longevity and prolific scoring in professional hockey.
That same night, the Capitals defeated the Blackhawks 6-1 in what was a decisive performance, with Ovechkin contributing with a goal and an assist in the lopsided victory. The game clock in Moscow time captured a moment where Washington’s offense clicked and the veteran forward continued to impact both ends of the ice.
In other NHL news, the Vancouver Canucks added a notable piece to their lineup as forward Andrei Kuzmenko moved to strengthen the club’s attack. The forward’s arrival marked another chapter in Kuzmenko’s ascent in the league, following a season in which he demonstrated notable scoring prowess. Kuzmenko’s early-season performance has helped the Canucks push toward offensive consistency as he tallies points across games against various opponents.
During a different regular-season contest, Kuzmenko delivered another productive night, scoring against the San Jose Sharks. This contribution left him with a total of 63 points on the season, consisting of 35 goals and 28 assists, reflecting a strong initial impact in his NHL career and his ongoing role in Vancouver’s offense as the season progresses.