Washington hockey player Alexander Ovechkin was recognized as the first star of the week in the NHL
Russian forward of the Washington Capitals Alexander Ovechkin was recognized as the first star of the week in the National Hockey League. This was reported on the NHL website.
This week, the hockey player scored seven goals and made one assist in four matches. The second star was Toronto Maple Leafs forward Auston Matthews, the third was Edmonton Oilers forward Connor McDavid.
Ovechkin ranks second on the NHL’s all-time scoring list. The Russian has 46 goals left before the leading Canadian Wayne Gretzky.
In total, this season, 38-year-old Ovechkin played 67 matches, in which he scored 26 goals and 32 assists. Washington is in eighth place in the Eastern Conference with 79 points and has a chance to make the playoffs.
Source: Lenta
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