Alex Ovechkin is closing in on Wayne Gretzky’s all-time goals record, just 34 goals away after a productive week where he recorded four goals and five assists in four games. Ovechkin became the fourth player in NHL history to have back-to-back three-point performances at 39 years or older, and he is on pace to score 55 goals this season. Martin Necas leads the Carolina Hurricanes in various offensive categories, including goals, points, and assists, with three goals and six assists in his last three games and a four-game goal streak.
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New Toronto Maple Leafs forward Dakota Joshua, who previously wore No. 81 with the Vancouver Canucks, chose the number partly in honor of Phil Kessel, a fellow testicular cancer survivor. Acquired for a 2028 fourth-round pick, the 29-year-old has a $3.25-million cap hit and aims to build on his past performance after a challenging season post-diagnosis. Want More Context? 🔎
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