First of all, Happy New Year everyone!
Second, with three matches postponed due to COVID-19 last night, there were only four matches left. Here are the top 4 that caught the eye.
1. Alexander Ovechkin occupies the first place in the history of athletics
The “Great Eight” scored twice last night in the Washington Capitals’ 3-1 win over the Detroit Red Wings. Evgeny Kuznetsov scored the other goal for the capitals.
Ovechkin’s first goal, which was the winner of the Capitals game, was scored in the power game, allowing Ovi to grab the top scorer in the power game in history single-handedly.
Ove scored his 275th career goal at the right time. There was only a little bit of dust in the power of the capitals game when the goblin finally crossed the red line.
Alex Ovechkin (@ovi8) Make history in time! ⏳ pic.twitter.com/gyZRmiKQAM
– NHL (NHL) January 1, 2022
There are plenty of reasons they call Alex Ovechkin “The Great Eight,” and now we can add the most power-playing goals in NHL history to the list.
our end, @ovi8!
#NHLStats: https://t.co/yaNnkU0wKi pic.twitter.com/c3R2qoskp6– NHL Public Relations (PR_NHL) January 1, 2022
Here Ovi with the goal disk.
We are gr8ful#caps pic.twitter.com/MImm0YXBtS
Washington Capitals January 1, 2022
The goal also saw Ovechkin finish third in all-time scoring. It was his number 119.
Alex Ovechkin scored his 119th game-winning goal and surpassed Phil Esposito (118) for third place in National Hockey League history. Only Jaromir Jäger (135) and Gordy Howe (121) have more.#NHLStats: https://t.co/yaNnkU0wKi pic.twitter.com/hm1MGaXb0x
– NHL Public Relations (PR_NHL) January 1, 2022
Thus, the number eight in the capitals is back again in history, which is trying to beat the record set by Wayne Gretzky in the number of career goals.
2. The New Jersey Devils and Edmonton Oilers exchanged 11 goals
The Oilers and Devils faced off yesterday afternoon, and let’s say we put in a great show. The Devils ended up winning 6-5 in overtime in a heated match.
Jack Hughes was the first to open the brand.
What a shot of Jack Hughes (MustafaHosny Oh God, Amen)! 😳
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– NHL (NHL) December 31, 2021
However, it didn’t take long for the Oilers to respond. In fact, a few moments after Hughes’ goal, MacDavid made the equalizer.
Who is at the back door? Conor MacDavid (Hahahaha), naturally. 😌
Did he get your vote in #NHLAllStar Fan vote? Vote now 👉 https://t.co/JOMxUndKd8 pic.twitter.com/L4zuMt5kQq
– NHL (NHL) December 31, 2021
Then the Oilers 97 added it with a tie again, this time at 3-3.
It’s fair to say that when #97 is all alone, he’ll probably bury her. 👀 pic.twitter.com/0dGLNdOZjJ
– NHL (NHL) December 31, 2021
But the demons did not escape, reclaiming the lead for one more beautiful goal.
Jan Koukkanen received (@ kuokka22) Rocket. 🚀 pic.twitter.com/07CCWHQg9Z
– NHL (NHL) December 31, 2021
The attacking festival ended in overtime after Igor Sharanjevic tied the Devils just 30 seconds before the match.
Sharangowicz! The demons tied him up late thanks to a great redirect from Igor Sharangovich!# demons pic.twitter.com/kcZaglFrrH
– HockeyDaily365 (@HockeyDaily365) December 31, 2021
In his second match, it was Jack Hughes who settled the debate with a shot that Mike Smith was very likely to see again.
Jack Hughes (MustafaHosny Oh God, AmenThe second goal of the night was Tweet embed The winner is in overtime! 👏 pic.twitter.com/wQnDVvnJSq
– NHL (NHL) December 31, 2021
In the loss, McDavid had another multi-point night, 51 in 2021.
3. Rangers defeat the defending champions in a penalty shootout
Lightning first opened the brand with classic Stamkos.
Stuttering at play power. ⚡️ pic.twitter.com/ANC1wNEhF1
– NHL (NHL) January 1, 2022
Then Rangers scored two goals without a response in the second half.
Little and good. 😜 pic.twitter.com/2KCnwZrBTd
– New York Rangers January 1, 2022
Ross Colton then tied Tampa with a superb shot.
Ross Colton brings it home for the night shot! 💪
NHL x Tweet embed pic.twitter.com/LwtWpMWPXw
– NHL (NHL) January 1, 2022
However, Goudreau added more against his former team to take the lead back to Rangers.
Goody season pic.twitter.com/2FG94aGs8Q
– New York Rangers January 1, 2022
At the end of the third half, trailing by a goal, it was clear that it was none other than Corey Berry who equalized again at the Amalie Arena.
Corey Perry ties it up in Tampa! 👀 pic.twitter.com/xhwjmKHd1h
– NHL (NHL) January 1, 2022
However, the Rangers saved themselves with the win thanks to Mika Zibanijad who was the only scorer in the penalty shootout.
2-0-2-win pic.twitter.com/GN3HkAqtoJ
– New York Rangers January 1, 2022
4. Vegas Golden Knights dominate the Anaheim Ducks with a 3-1 . win
The cavalry led the ducks in 45-16 shots. So John Gibson limited the damage to the ducks.
The jockeys scored by Nicholas Roy, Adam Brooks and Matthias Janmark. The Knights advanced 3-0 until the end of the third half as Ryan Getslav spoiled Laurent Prosuite’s lockout with 12 seconds left.
So the Golden Knights continue their excellent streak with this victory.
a lot of
Here are the latest results for 2021.
New Year’s Eve cheers for @ovi8 who will leave 2021 as the NHL power-play goals captain, as well as sit third for multi-goal games and game winning numbers. 🍾 🥂#NHLStats: https://t.co/yaNnkU0wKi pic.twitter.com/Jq1AaK7DpC
– NHL Public Relations (PR_NHL) January 1, 2022
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