With the Alex Ovechkin goals chase ... makes it clear he had no idea that was going to happen. 9/10. The celebration: Quite possibly the most iconic celebration in NHL history.

Stunning solo dribbles, mind-blowing first touches, Clasico deciders and much, much more. Our writers pick their favourite ...

He had 40 goals just last year ... As you will see as we progress down the list, some of the best scorers in the history of the game lost it by the end. Whether it be from injuries, the impacts ...

"The Great One" finished his unparalleled 20-year career with an NHL-record 894 goals in 1,487 games. It was a mark that had stood since ... most career goals in NHL history: *Alex Ovechkin ...

One of the best modern free-kick takers was Dimitri Payet, who had a short mid-career ... While those 10 goals stand the tallest above others in the history of the game, their place in the ...

“He's the best goalscorer in the history of this ... would become one of the greatest US-born finishers in MLS history. Wondolowski had been a middling reserve for the Orange, stuck behind ...

Cristiano Ronaldo has had the pleasure of working with some of the best managers of all time, but who does he regard as the ...

Gretzky passed Hall of Famer Gordie Howe in 1994, and he held the record for 31 years and 14 days before Ovechkin toppled it on Sunday. The climb for Ovechkin was a long and steady one as the ...

“Guy’s the best player in the world," goaltender Logan Thompson said. "What else can you say? He comes in clutch today, all game. He had a part in all those goals. It’s awesome to se ...

In April 2025, he netted his 895 th regular season goal, cementing his status as the best scorer in NHL history ... pouring everything he had into the sport. By age 16, Ovechkin had begun playing ...

The 27-year-old became the sixth-fastest player in NHL history to ... and have had a close connection ever since as linemates and teammates. “I knew his next goal was 400,” explained Marner.