Captain Alex Ovechkin nominated for Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy
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A few days after breaking the all-time goal record in Long Island on Sunday, the 'Gr8 Eight' is already looking to add to his long trophy list.
Washington Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin is nominated for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy after breaking the all-time goal record against the New York Islanders Sunday afternoon.
Capitals captain Alexander Ovechkin netted his 895th career goal, surpassing the legendary Wayne Gretzky for the most NHL goals in a 4-1 loss to the New York Islanders Sunday afternoon.
Stephen Whyno took to X this morning and reported that Alex Ovechkin is the @ThePHWA Washington chapter's nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
Alex Ovechkin is the @ThePHWA Washington chapter's nominee for the Bill Masterton Memorial Trophy for perseverance, sportsmanship and dedication to hockey.
The nomination isn't much of a surprise considering that Ovechkin broke the record with his 42nd goal of the season at 39 years old. Ovechkin has clearly shown no signs of slowing down throughout his incredible career.
Alexander Ovechkin also suffered a fractured fibula in a leg-on-leg collision with Utah Hockey Club's Jack McBain on November 18th, resulting in a 4-6 week absence from the Washington Capitals.
His injury left a lot of fans doubting whether he'd still be able to break the record after such a hot start to the season, but once again proved why he's the greatest goal scorer in the history of the NHL.
Gretzky finished his career with 894 goals in 1,487 games over 20 NHL seasons. Ovechkin, meanwhile, has 895 goals in 1,487 games over his 20 NHL seasons.
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