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Ovechkin moves to 2nd in goals with 802, passing Howe
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin barely looked at the empty net when he shot the puck into it and set off a wild celebration with his teammates and among Washington Capitals fans. With a no-look empty-net goal, Ovechkin made more history and moved another step closer to breaking one of hockey’s most hallowed records. Ovechkin ... Read More »
1 responseJohnston’s late goal pushes Stars to 4-2 win over Canadiens
By The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
DALLAS (AP) – Wyatt Johnston scored Dallas’ third power-play goal with five minutes remaining and the Stars rallied past the Montreal Canadiens 4-2 on Friday night. Roope Hintz scored twice on primary assists from Jason Robertson, and Joel Kiviranta added an empty-netter with 17 seconds left. Jake Oettinger made 22 saves for the Stars, who ... Read More »
1 responseSiakam, Anunoby score 26 as Raptors beat Cavs 118-107
By Brian Dulik, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
CLEVELAND (AP) – Pascal Siakam had 26 points and nine assists, O.G. Anunoby scored 26 points and the Toronto Raptors rolled to a 118-107 victory over the Cavaliers on Friday night, becoming the first East team to win in Cleveland this season. Scottie Barnes scored 25 points and Fred VanVleet added 18, helping Toronto beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin moves into 2nd ongoals list, Caps beat Jets
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin scored his 801st and 802nd goals to pass Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career list, and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Friday night to extend their winning streak to four. Ovechkin scored into an empty net with a minute left in the third period to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Siakam and Anunoby score 26, Raptors beat Cavs 118-107
By Brian Dulik, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
CLEVELAND (AP) – Pascal Siakam had 26 points and nine assists, O.G. Anunoby scored 26 points and the Toronto Raptors rolled to a 118-107 victory over the Cavaliers on Friday night, becoming the first East team to win in Cleveland this season. Scottie Barnes scored 25 points and Fred VanVleet added 18, helping Toronto beat ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin moves into 2nd on goals list, Caps beat Jets 4-1
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin scored his 801st and 802nd goals to pass Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career list, and the Washington Capitals beat the Winnipeg Jets 4-1 Friday night to extend their winning streak to four. Ovechkin scored into an empty net with a minute left in the third period to ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Ovechkin moves to 2nd in NHL goals with 802, passing Howe
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin passed Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career goals list Friday night, scoring his 802nd into an empty net with a minute left in the third period of the Washington Capitals’ game against the Winnipeg Jets. After tying Howe earlier in the game and seconds after hitting the post ... Read More »
Be the first to comment!CP NewsAlert: Ovechkin passes Howe with 802 goals
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
The great wait for the Great 8 is over — Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has passed the late Gordie Howe on the NHL goals list, scoring his 801st and 802nd tonight against the visiting Winnipeg Jets. Howe had 801 goals. Wayne Gretzky is the all-time leader with 894 goals. More coming... Read More »
Be the first to comment!Bedard leads Canadian juniors past Finland 5-3 in final tune-up test
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
HALIFAX – After a couple easy tune-up tests, Canada had to battle from start to finish on Friday night to defeat Finland 5-3 in the final exhibition game ahead of the world junior men’s hockey championship. Canada, which beat Switzerland 6-0 on Monday, and Slovakia 6-1 on Wednesday, needed a power-play goal from Connor Bedard ... Read More »
1 responseOvechkin scores 801st goal, ties Howe for 2nd overall
By Stephen Whyno, The Associated Press on December 23rd, 2022
WASHINGTON (AP) – Alex Ovechkin has tied Gordie Howe for second on the NHL career goals list. Ovechkin scored his 801st goal during the first period of the Washington Capitals’ game against the Winnipeg Jets on Friday night. He received a drop pass from Dylan Strome at the top of the right circle and slid ... Read More »
1 responseCP NewsAlert: Ovechkin ties Howe with 801st goal
By The Canadian Press on December 23rd, 2022
The great wait for the Great 8 is over — Alex Ovechkin of the Washington Capitals has tied the late Gordie Howe on the NHL goals list, scoring his 801st tonight at 18:22 of the first period against the visiting Winnipeg Jets and netminder David Rittich. Wayne Gretzky is the all-time leader with 894 goals. ... Read More »
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