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Alex Ovechkin became the NHL's all-time goal-scoring king by scoring his 895th career goal, surpassing Wayne Gretzky's record. Gretzky, who was present at the game where Ovechkin broke the record, congratulated him during an on-ice ceremony. Ovechkin's remarkable career includes multiple milestone achievements, such as being a nine-time Maurice "Rocket" Richard Trophy winner and becoming the 10th member of the 1,600-point club with a single NHL franchise. Full Article

In the NHL Star Power Index, San Jose Sharks rookie forward Macklin Celebrini made history by scoring his first hat trick in a high-scoring game against the Minnesota Wild, becoming the first 18-year-old in franchise history to do so. Celebrini has been impressive lately, with six goals and 14 assists since March, trailing rookie points leader Lane Hutson by just two points. Meanwhile, Boston Bruins star winger David Pastrnak reached 100 points for the third...

Wayne Gretzky predicted the eventual breaking of his NHL goal-scoring record by another player, as his father had done with him. When Alex Ovechkin surpassed Gretzky's record with his 895th goal, Gretzky was present to celebrate the milestone and acknowledge Ovechkin's achievement. Ovechkin's future in the NHL post-record-breaking remains uncertain, but the quest for the next player to challenge his record may be a long one, given the evolving nature of the sport. Full Article

Frederik Andersen, a solid goaltender for the Carolina Hurricanes, has had a mix of strong and injury-plagued seasons recently. With impressive stats in 2021-22, including a 35-14-3 record, he is a legitimate No. 1 option when healthy, but his injury history is a concern for fantasy owners. Andersen's workload has been a point of contention, with high expectations for him to bounce back and deliver better numbers if load management is addressed by his team....

Western Michigan will face Boston University in the 2025 Frozen Four national championship game, marking the Broncos' first appearance in the tournament. Western Michigan defeated reigning champion Denver in a thrilling double-overtime game, with Owen Michaels scoring the game-winner. Boston University also secured a spot in the final by defeating Penn State. The Terriers, seeking their sixth national title, have won all four previous meetings against Western Michigan. Players to watch include Alex Bump for...