The upcoming 2026-27 NHL season, expanding to 84 games per team, will feature several notable milestones. Alex Ovechkin aims to surpass 950 career goals and pass Mario Lemieux on the all-time scoring list, while Sidney Crosby seeks to move into the top seven for assists. Connor McDavid is projected to reach 1,300 points, and Brent Burns has a chance to break the NHL’s Iron Man record. Additionally, Evgeni Malkin and Sergei Bobrovsky are poised to reach significant career milestones in assists and wins, respectively.
