Tag Archives: Johnny Bucyk

A Review Of Past Goal-Scoring “Graybeards”, And What It Could Mean For Alex Ovechkin And His March To Pass Wayne Gretzky

Posted on August 26, 2022 by Diane Doyle

Alex Ovechkin, 36, has scored 780 goals during his NHL career, with 50 of those goals goals coming just last season. We recently examined Ovechkin’s scoring rates and goals per game rates in order to project a probable point in which he … Continue reading →

Posted in History, News, NHL, Offense, Players, Washington Capitals | Tagged Alex Ovechkin, Brendan Shanahan, Brett Hull, Gordie Howe, Johnny Bucyk, Martin St Louis, Milestones, NHL Milestone, Teemu Selanne, Washington Capitals Milestones, Wayne Gretzky | Leave a comment

Aging Like A Fine, Goal-Scoring Wine: The Most Productive NHL Players Past Age 35 And What That Could Mean For Alex Ovechkin

Posted on September 22, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Nick Wass/AP Alex Ovechkin, who just turned 36-years old, has scored a total of 730 goals in his NHL career, which ranks sixth on the All-Time List. Last season, he scored 24 goals in a campaign that was shortened … Continue reading →

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Hockey and All That: 2021 Offseason Edition

Posted on August 16, 2021 by Diane Doyle

Photo: Alex Ovechkin What an offseason so far! While the offseason between the 2020-21 and 2021-22 seasons is shorter than usual, it’s been somewhat eventful. The flat salary cap has given General Managers incentive to jettison players they would normally … Continue reading →

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Going Gray While Lighting the Lamp: A Look at Goal Production at an Advanced Age and Alex Ovechkin’s Chances of Catching Gretzky

Posted on May 2, 2020 by Diane Doyle

USA TODAY At the age of 34, Washington Capitals Captain Alex Ovechkin already has over 40 goals for the 2019-20 season (currently on hiatus) and has already scored the 700th career goal of his NHL career. The question has been … Continue reading →