In the 2024 NHL Draft, held in Las Vegas, Nevada, the San Jose Sharks selected Macklin Celebrini of Boston University as the first overall pick, marking the first time in franchise history they held this position. Celebrini, a top-ranked North American skater, had an impressive season in NCAA, winning multiple awards and becoming the youngest player to win the Hobey Baker Award. The remaining first round picks included players like Artyom Levshunov, Beckett Sennecke, and Michael Brandsegg-Nygard, who made history as the first Norwegian ever taken in the first round of the NHL Draft.
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On April 6, 2025, in Elmont, New York, Washington Capitals left wing Alex Ovechkin scored his 895th career goal, breaking Wayne Gretzky's NHL all-time career goals record during a game against the New York Islanders at UBS Arena. The historic moment was celebrated with Ovechkin's family, Gretzky, and NHL commissioner Gary Bettman in attendance, as both legends exchanged congratulations and tributes, marking a significant milestone in NHL history. Ovechkin's achievement highlights the evolution of the...
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